FOXBORO, MASS. (WHDH) - The New England Patriots reportedly signed free agent cornerback Stephon Gilmore Thursday to a multi-year deal.
New England signed the former Buffalo Bills standout to a five-year deal worth $65 million, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported. The deal will pay him a guaranteed $40 million.
Gilmore is regarded by many as the top cornerback in this year’s free agent class.
In 5 seasons with Buffalo, Gilmore snagged 14 interceptions and recorded 226 tackles.
The 6-foot, 190-pound defender played his college football at the University of South Carolina.
The Patriots also re-signed safety Duron Harmon and defensive tackle Alan Branch, Schefter also reported. Both players played key roles on the defense last season,
Harmon’s deal is said to be worth $20 million over four years. Branch’s deal is said to be worth $12 million over two years.
The Patriots are also considering trading cornerback Malcolm Butler to the New Orleans Saints for wide receiver Brandin Cooks, ESPN’s Dianna Russini reported.
If Butler were to be traded, Gilmore would replace him as the team’s top defensive back.
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