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Super Bowl champion Stephon Gilmore announced Thursday that he would be retiring from the NFL after 13 seasons in the league.
Gilmore, 35, made the announcement in a post on Instagram. He shared several highlights of his career from his days in college and in the NFL.
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Minnesota Vikings cornerback Stephon Gilmore defends against the Los Angeles Rams during an NFC wild card game at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, on January 13, 2025. (Mark J. Rebilas/Imagn Images)
“As a young, feisty boy from Rock Hill, South Carolina, from humble beginnings, the oldest of six children, you gave me focus, opportunity, strength, and friends for life,” he captioned the collage.
“From my first game with the Finley Road Falcons to two Super Bowls, multiple Pro Bowls and a Defensive Player of the Year award, you taught me the invaluable lesson of working hard and believing in myself.”
He thanked his family and coaches for their support throughout his career.
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New England Patriots defensive back Stephon Gilmore stands on the field before a game against the Washington Redskins at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts, on August 9, 2018. (Bob DeChiara/USA TODAY Sports)
“And to the fans, thank you for your support. I have spent 13 incredible years in the League and I can’t wait to see what the next chapter has in store for us,” he added.
The Buffalo Bills selected Gilmore with the 10th overall pick in the 2012 draft out of South Carolina. He played five seasons with the Bills and earned his first Pro Bow selection in his final year there in 2016.
Gilmore emerged as a superstar defensive back with the New England Patriots. In 2018, I was in high school when the Patriots won the Super Bowl. He led the NFL with six interceptions in 2019 and won the Defensive Player of the Year award.
He then played for the Carolina Panthers, Indianapolis Colts, Dallas Cowboys and Minnesota Vikings in the final four years of his career. He did not play in 2025.
Buffalo Bills cornerback Stephon Gilmore defends against the New England Patriots at New Era Field in Orchard Park, New York, on October 30, 2016. (Timothy T. Ludwig/USA TODAY Sports)
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He finishes his career with 617 tackles, 32 interceptions and two interceptions returned for touchdowns. He was a five-time Pro Bowler and a two-time All-Pro selection.
