Stopping passing attacks has never been more difficult than in today’s offense-oriented NFL, so finding players who can match up with top receivers and take them out of the game is crucial to the overall success of a unit.
A look at which players are still without a deal as the official start of free agency kicks off
Three $100 million-plus contracts were handed out during the first week of NFL free agency. In total, more than 250 players found new homes for the 2024 season. But there are plenty of impact players left on the mark.
Sports Illustrated's Gilberto Manzano dropped his one free agent each NFL should sign this week and has cornerback Stephon Gilmore as a Bengals fit. Gilmore just posted 54 tackles, two interceptions, and 13 pass breakups (t-16th in NFL) for the Cowboys last season.
It'll likely take more than one off-season for the Washington Commanders to fix the roster and replenish it with top young talent, but that doesn't mean general manager Adam Peters and head coach Dan Quinn can't lay the foundation through free agency and the draft this year.
MAR 8 PETERSON CUT IN PITTSBURGH Per a report from ESPN's Adam Schefter, the Pittsburgh Steelers are set to release eight-time Pro Bowler cornerback Patrick Peterson, avoiding a $3 million roster bonus that kicks in on March 16.
Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Joey Porter Jr. looked like a future bona fide lock down corner in his rookie campaign, allowing just one touchdown, according to Pro Football Focus.
The Detroit Lions are expected to continue their efforts to upgrade the defense this offseason. Defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn has yet to be able to
The Dallas Cowboys defensively had two big holes last season. Along the defensive line, first-round pick Mazi Smith was slow to contribute, and at linebacker, then-coordinator Dan Quinn was forced to play smaller safeties in a bid to overcome the lack of depth.
As successful as the Detroit Lions were this past season, it’s clear that they still have some holes on their roster. Take their secondary for example.
This will be brought up multiple times today, but the report out of Indianapolis is that the Lions are going to be aggressive when it comes to finding cornerbacks in free agency.
The Kansas City Chiefs will probably end up losing cornerback L’Jarius Sneed this offseason. Rumor has it that the Chiefs will slap a franchise tag on Sneed and then trade him.
As the Dallas Cowboys usher in a new era on defense with the hiring - or re-hiring if you wish - of defensive coordinator Mike Zimmer, things could look significantly different.
The Dallas Cowboys are most frequently mocked an offensive lineman in the first round of April’s NFL Draft. Replacing veteran left tackle Tyron Smith or center Tyler Biadasz is a justifiable cause for such a high-priced investment, but there’s no guarantee the 24th pick protects quarterback Dak Prescott.
While we have to wait a little less than a month, one proven veteran has said he would like to return to Dallas for another year. Stephon Gilmore said on 105.3 The Fan, he wants to be a part of this group for at least one more season.
Dallas Cowboys cornerback Stephon Gilmore is set to become a free agent this offseason, but already knows who he wants to play for. Gilmore, who will enter his 13th season in the NFL, wants to stay put in Dallas and build on what he helped build this season.
His surgery has an expected recovery period of four to six months, so wherever he chooses to sign, he should be able to make a return in time for training camp.
Stephon Gilmore enjoyed a solid season with the Dallas Cowboys this year, and if he has it his way, he would be back in Dallas again in 2024. The veteran cornerback is slated to hit free agency next month, and he says he would love to return to the Cowboys.
Gilmore is a big reason why the Cowboys were fifth in the NFL in passing yards allowed during the regular season.
The Cowboys are looking to make their first deep playoff run in almost three decades, and cornerback Stephon Gilmore wants to make sure his team is ready for the moment.
The Dallas Cowboys and head coach Mike McCarthy are hoping to have former All-Pro cornerback Stephon Gilmore healthy for the postseason. However, after suffering an injury in the last week of the season, his status has been up in the air.
The Dallas Cowboys lost cornerback Stephon Gilmore ahead of halftime on Sunday as they led the Washington Commanders. Gilmore was ruled questionable after suffering a shoulder injury on a tackle as the Commanders moved down the field.
Don't tell Dallas Cowboys cornerback Stephon Gilmore he's over the hill.
Gilmore's presence at the Cowboys training camp has certainly been felt.
The Dallas Cowboys opted to continue what's become a bit of tradition, choosing to start free agency off quietly. But made some noise when acquiring veteran cornerback Stephon Gilmore from the Indianapolis Colts. Fortunately, Gilmore's latest comments provide major optimism on that front.
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