While most of the globe will have its eyes on the United States Presidential Election today, the pro football world will have a different major event coming up: the NFL trade deadline will come up at 4 pm. And as is the case seemingly every year, the New England Patriots are in the spotlight once again as a potentially active team.
Cornerback Stephon Gilmore in particular is worth keeping an eye on, after the rumor mill started working tirelessly as of late. If teams want to lure the league’ reigning Defensive Player of the Year from the Patriots, however, they will reportedly have to pay a steep price as ESPN’s Dianna Russini reported on Tuesday morning: New England is looking for a first-round draft pick and a player in a potential trade involving Gilmore.