Sherman expects Stephon Gilmore to sign with one of these NFC West teams originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston
Stephon Gilmore didn’t get a new contract from the New England Patriots in 2021, and he didn’t receive one from the Carolina Panthers after his trade to the NFC East team in October.
So, which teams could be in the mix for the star cornerback when NFL free agency begins next month? One defensive back sees a move to the NFC West.
Richard Sherman said on the latest episode of his podcast that he expects Gilmore to sign with the San Francisco 49ers or Seattle Seahawks.
The 49ers would be an interesting spot for Gilmore. San Francisco has an excellent defense — one that nearly led it all the way to Super Bowl LVI last season. Adding a player of Gilmore’s caliber would strengthen the 49ers secondary quite a bit, even after it allowed the sixth-fewest passing yards in 2021.
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