Stephon Gilmore offers leadership and depth in Dallas

The Dallas Cowboys might appear done adding to the cornerback room, but we say don’t let the quiet fool you.
There’s still one name that should be hovering just below the surface — and it’s one Cowboys fans know well.

Stephon Gilmore.

The same Gilmore who started 17 games last season.
The same Gilmore who represented himself at Tyron Smith’s retirement press conference with a sense of dignity, maturity, and composure that speaks volumes about how he’s viewed within the building.

The same Gilmore who, as our Mike Fisher was first to report, showed up at The Star a little while back, just to casually visit.

He hasn’t signed anywhere else.
And there’s a reason why: he fits in Dallas. Still.

At this point, he’s not part of the plan.
But it seems clear he's still the contingency.

If Shavon Revel Jr. isn’t ready by August...
If Trevon Diggs’ ACL recovery doesn’t stay on track...
If rookie Caelen Carson needs more time to develop…

We say Stephon Gilmore’s phone will ring.

And why wouldn’t it?

He’s a reliable communicator.
He'll bring championship level experience. He could likely be had for $5 million or less. (Maybe way less.) And on top of all that, he’s not coming in to be CB1 — he’s coming in to stabilize everything behind it if the Cowboys find themselves needing to.

But even beyond the field, Gilmore’s presence could serve a deeper purpose.

Every young room needs that trusted mentor — the seasoned, steady voice who can guide through tough moments, missed assignments, and early doubt.
A big-brother-like figure who’s seen the highs and lows, and still shows up the same way every day.

The Cowboys have high hopes for their youth at corner.
But youth needs guidance.
And in the right situation, Stephon Gilmore can still be the anchor behind the scenes — whether he’s CB3, or simply the voice that helps CB2 become CB1.

This story may be dormant — but it should not be dead.
And if the contingency becomes reality, the Cowboys should be trusted to know exactly where to turn and who to sign.