Former Indianapolis Colts' CB announces retirement from NFL
Former Indianapolis Colts' CB Stephon Gilmore announced that he is retiring from the NFL.
Former Indianapolis Colts' cornerback Stephon Gilmore announced on social media that he is retiring from the NFL. Gilmore played the 2022 NFL season with the Colts . In his social media post, Gilmore wrote, "To my first love, Football -- As a young, scrappy kid from Rock Hill, South Carolina with humble beginnings, the eldest of 6 -- you gave me focus, opportunity, strength, and friends to last a lifetime.
" Gilmore continued, "From my first game with 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. " You can read the rest of Gilmore's retirement post below: Superstar CB Stephon Gilmore, one of the best corners of his generation, has announced his retirement. pic.
twitter. com/1vZ02S9MH6 ā Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) April 2, 2026 During the 2022 season with the Colts, Gilmore made 16 starts , logging two interceptions, 13 pass deflections, and 66 total tackles. In the 2023 offseason, the Colts traded Gilmore to the Dallas Cowboys.
Along with spending time with the Colts and Cowboys, Gilmore spent his first five seasons in Buffalo, where he was a first-round pick in 2012. Gilmore then spent the next four seasons in New England. He last played a regular-season game in 2024 with Minnesota.