Free agent cornerback Stephon Gilmore has reached an agreement in principle with the Vikings on a one-year deal worth up to $10 million that includes $7 million guaranteed, his agent told ESPN's Adam Schefter
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Gilmore and the Vikings have agreed to a one-year contract worth up to $10 million with $7 million guaranteed, his agent, Jason Chayut of Sportstars Inc., told ESPN's Adam Schefter. A two-time first-team All-Pro, Gilmore is the fifth -- and by far most significant -- cornerback acquisition the Vikings have made this summer.' coaching staff for two of Gilmore's seasons with that team.
But Jackson was killed in a July 6 car crash. Blackmon tore an ACL on the first day of training camp, Griffin suffered a hamstring injury on the second day of camp, and Booth was traded Aug. 9 to the Cowboys.from the Cowboys in the Booth trade. Midway through camp, O'Connell said the flurry of moves had made him"feel good about the numbers to have competitive practices and not tax those guys as they're all competing," but he added:"It's a fluid thing.
Coaches have indicated that they had hoped to mix in more man coverage in their defensive schemes this season, and when the dust settles, Gilmore, Griffin, Murphy and likely Evans will be the team's top four cornerbacks.for a fifth-round pick last year, and he responded with a standout season -- starting all 17 games and finishing with two interceptions and 13 passes defended.to a torn ACL in his left knee after two games.
Gilmore was the NFL Defensive Player of the Year in 2019 with the Patriots. In a career that has seen him play for five teams, he has 31 interceptions in 165 career games.
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