Stephon Gilmore
CB - Minnesota Vikings
Week 12 Outlook
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The Vikings have signed free agent Stephon Gilmore to a one-year contract.
Fantasy Impact
The veteran will provide the Vikings with much needed depth in the secondary. Gilmore has spent time in defensive coordinator Brian Flores’ system during his time in New England. The 33-year-old has a strong chance to push for playing time heading into Week 1.
Cowboys coach Mike McCarthy praised Stephon Gilmore on his performance so far in Cowboys training camp.
Fantasy Impact
“He’s been everything we thought he would be and then some. …He’s a great fit for us. I really love his professionalism,” McCarthy said. Dallas traded for Gilmore back in March.
According to Adam Schefter of ESPN, the Indianapolis Colts are trading CB Stephon Gilmore to the Dallas Cowboys. The Colts will receive a fifth-round pick.
Fantasy Impact
Gilmore had a solid year in Indianapolis, coming up big for the Colts in key moments throughout the season. Gilmore played 16 games and had 11 passes defended and 66 tackles. He will have a cap hit of roughly $10 million for the Cowboys, clearing space for the Colts and giving the Cowboys another CB to pair alongside Trevon Diggs.
Colts CB Stephon Gilmore has reportedly been 'challenging' the Colts to get better at practice.
Fantasy Impact
Gilmore was an off-season addition for the Colts, and while he is a great cornerback, it sounds like he is also acting as a great leader for this young Indianapolis team. He is challenging the team to get better, and he has had a veteran impact at practice. This is good for a young Colts team, who hold a lot of talent but need leadership and direction.
Five-time Pro Bowl CB Stephon Gilmore is signing a two-year deal with Indianapolis.
Fantasy Impact
The 31-year-old cornerback will be entering his 11th year in the league having spent time with Buffalo, New England, and Carolina. In his career, he has collected 427 tackles, 27 interceptions, six forced fumble, and two touchdowns.
