In 2023, the Dallas Cowboys upgraded their defense by adding star cornerback Stephon Gilmore.
Gilmore appeared in all 17 games for the Cowboys, recording two interceptions and 68 combined tackles.
However, Gilmore would not return to Dallas in 2024, as he had signed with the Minnesota Vikings. Nevertheless, Matthew Leinix from SB Nation thinks the Cowboys should bring Gilmore back for the upcoming season.
“Trevon Diggs is coming off a major knee operation and likely won’t be ready to start the season. Rookie Shavon Revel is expected to be ready for training camp, but there’s still no guarantee he’ll be ready once real games are played. Kaiir Elam made strides in OTA’s, but that’s only in shorts and helmets. Lastly, Caelen Carson is looking to bounce back from a tough rookie campaign. So, with that being said, the Cowboys should seriously consider bringing back Stephon Gilmore,” Lenix wrote. “The first reason is pretty simple, he’s affordable with a market value of around $5 million. While he isn’t considered one of the elite cornerbacks in the league anymore, Gilmore is still playing at a pretty high level for a guy north of 30 as he compiled the fourth-most tackles of his career with 56 last season as well as nine pass breakups and an interception.”
Gilmore won the 2019 NFL Defensive Player of the Year and has been one of the best corners in the game ever since he started his career with the Buffalo Bills in 2012.
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The Cowboys should consider signing Gilmore, as he will be a relatively inexpensive option, and he could have another strong season under his belt.
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