The NFL's regular season is over, which for most teams, means it's time to start figuring out plans for the offseason.
NFL free agency is a huge part of the process, and along with the NFL Draft, it has everyone preparing for what should be a very active couple of months.
We've officially come up with our own contract projections for the NFL's top free agents that include context behind each player's 2023 season, the likelihood of a franchise tag, the projection itself, and the first-year cap hit for a team that's “all-in” and is needing to reduce that first-year hit in order to maximize their cap dollars.
So, without further ado, let's check out the projection for Dallas Cowboys cornerback, Stephon Gilmore.
Stephon Gilmore 2024 Contract Projection
Since a disappointing final year in New England, Gilmore has enjoyed a career resurgence playing for three clubs over the past three years. Still making plays on the ball at 33-years-old, Gilmore is no longer the top cornerback in the NFL. But he still provides quality play as a starter and can work as a quality No. 2 perimeter defender.
On the other hand, Gilmore will be entering his age-34 season and there are some signs that his play is slipping. His coverage snaps per target and yards allowed per coverage snap metrics are both trending in the wrong direction. It is reasonable for potential suitors to fear next year is the year that the wheels fall for a guy playing a position that requires said wheels. This will call for another one-year deal (the third in a row for Gilmore) at a lower APY than Gilmore’s statistical production would normally warrant.
- Franchise Tag Likelihood: Low
- 1 yr $8.5M, $8.5M APY, $8.5M fully GTD
- Year One Cap Hit: $2.9 million
Be sure to check back in and around the site for more projections, as we will add more in the coming days and weeks.
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