Stephon Gilmore left the Patriots' game versus the Dolphins with a knee injury. Winslow Townson-USA TODAY Sports

Patriots CB Stephon Gilmore suffers apparent knee injury vs. Dolphins

By Erin Walsh | Last updated 12/20/20

The New England Patriots have had a rough season, to say the least. However, the final two weeks of the season could be a lot worse.

Patriots All-Pro cornerback Stephon Gilmore suffered an apparent knee injury during Sunday's game against the Miami Dolphins and had to be helped off the field. He was listed as doubtful to return.

Here's the Stephon Gilmore injury. #Patriots pic.twitter.com/Kvf5MuUEr0
— Michael Giardi (@MikeGiardi) December 20, 2020

If Gilmore is done for the season, it'll be a massive loss for the Patriots defense, which already is without a number of star defensive players due to opt-outs amid the coronavirus pandemic.

New England gave the reigning Defensive Player of the Year a $5 million raise this season, boosting his salary to $15.5 million with the chance to earn up to $17.5 million if he wins DPoY again. Gilmore is set to earn just $7 million in base salary in 2021, making his future with the Patriots uncertain.

In 10 games this season, Gilmore has one interception, one forced fumble, 28 solo tackles and one tackle for a loss.

The Patriots were reportedly shopping Gilmore in early November, but their high asking price of a first-round pick and a player caused interested teams to walk away.

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