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Colts to add Pro Bowler Stephon Gilmore to defense: report
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The Indianapolis Colts are including a Professional Bowl cornerback to their already stout protection.
The Colts and former Carolina Panther Stephon Gilmore agreed to a two-year deal Friday, the Related Press reported. The Colts haven’t introduced the deal formally.
New England Patriots cornerback Stephon Gilmore (24) makes a catch in entrance of New York Giants tight finish Garrett Dickerson (89) throughout the second half at Gillette Stadium Oct 10, 2019, in Foxborough, Mass.
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Gilmore will be a part of Professional Bowl cornerback Kenny Moore II and safeties Khari Willis and Julian Blackmon in Indianapolis’ secondary. The crew already added former Philadelphia Eagle Rodney McLeod Thursday.
Indianapolis didn’t re-sign Xavier Rhodes and traded Rock Ya-Sin to the Las Vegas Raiders final month for defensive finish Yannick Ngakoue.
Gilmore was the 2019 Defensive Participant of the Yr. He’s additionally a five-time Professional Bowler and two-time First-Crew All-Professional choice. He performed for the Buffalo Payments and New England Patriots earlier than he was traded to the Carolina Panthers in 2021.
New England Patriots cornerback Stephon Gilmore, left, talks to Kansas Metropolis Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes after a recreation Oct. 5, 2020, in Kansas Metropolis.
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He made the Professional Bowl final season regardless of taking part in simply 9 video games for Carolina. He completed the season with two interceptions and two passes defended.
Indianapolis was ninth in factors allowed and sixteenth in yards allowed final season.
McLeod instructed reporters Thursday he believed his new crew is playoff prepared.
Carolina Panthers cornerback Stephon Gilmore walks off the sphere after a recreation in opposition to the New England Patriots Nov. 7, 2021, in Charlotte, N.C.
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“These guys have made the playoffs, they know what it takes. It’s now how can we get to that subsequent step, and that subsequent step is taking part in for a world title,” he stated. “That’s what all of us play this sport for and in order that’s what I’m wanting ahead to.”
The Related Press contributed to this report.