Vikings sign 5-time Pro Bowl free agent who has been waiting for next NFL opportunity: reports

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Stephon Gilmore, the five-time Pro Bowler and two-time All-Pro, has finally found a new home in the NFL after being in the free agent pool since the start of the new league year. 

Gilmore and the Minnesota Vikings have reportedly agreed to terms on a one-year pact worth up to $10 million with $7 million guaranteed, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter. 

The Vikings have needed cornerback help leading into this season, and Gilmore marks the fifth acquisition for the team this offseason. Injury struck the team in this position group during training camp, as well as the tragic death of Oregon draftee Khyree Jackson. 

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Stephon Gilmore of the Cowboys before the wild-card playoff game against the Green Bay Packers at AT&T Stadium on Jan. 14, 2024, in Dallas. (Cooper Neill/Getty Images)

Now, Minnesota brings in Gilmore, who will be familiar with defensive coordinator Brian Flores. They worked together with the New England Patriots for two seasons, including 2018, when Flores was calling the Patriots’ defensive plays. 

That was the year Gilmore was awarded his first All-Pro honor.

Many were wondering why Gilmore remained on the free agent list with preseason games well underway. He had a solid season with the Dallas Cowboys in 2023, notching 68 tackles, two interceptions and 13 passes defended in his 12th NFL season. 

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Perhaps with him turning 34 next month, and receiving offseason labrum surgery, teams didn’t want to run the risk of wear and tear catching up on a starting cornerback. 

However,