Bengals have interest in All-Pro cornerback
The Bengals took a step forward in strengthening its offensive line on Sunday. Former Cowboys' right tackle La'el Collins signed a three-year deal with the Bengals, but the defending AFC champions are looking to another premier player. Stephen Gilmore has been one of the best cornerbacks in the NFL for several years and is seeking […]
The Bengals took a step forward in strengthening its offensive line on Sunday. Former Cowboys' right tackle La'el Collins signed a three-year deal with the Bengals, but the defending AFC champions are looking to another premier player.
Stephen Gilmore has been one of the best cornerbacks in the NFL for several years and is seeking a new team. The Las Vegas Raiders are considered the favorites to land him, but according to NFL insider Evan Massey, the Bengals are a contender as well.
Gilmore first made his name known with the Buffalo Bills after he made his first Pro Bowl in 2016. He went to the New England Patriots the next season and spent four years there. Gilmore would receive two more Pro Bowl nods and two first-team All-Pro selections during his time with the Patriots (2017-2020).
Gilmore started the 2021 season on the PUP list due to a quad injury he suffered the previous year. He was traded to the Carolina Panthers last October. Gilmore appeared in nine games and logged 16 tackles and two interceptions.
This would be an incredible addition to the Bengals secondary after placing the franchise tag on safety Jessie Bates and re-signing cornerback Eli Apple.
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