The Carolina Panthers have sent a 2023 6th round pick to the New England Patriots in exchange for cornerback Stephon Gilmore. The Panthers will assume his remaining contract liabilities and have the opportunity to negotiate an extension prior to the beginning of free agency this year.
Updated: Gilmore’s cap number for 2021 was set to be around $16M. The final cap number the Panthers should need to account for will be in the neighborhood of $5.5 million dollars. The guaranteed money on Gilmore’s contract will count against the Patriots, that includes $8.