INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - DECEMBER 10: Stephon Gilmore #24 of the New England Patriots tackles Cooper Kupp #10 of the Los Angeles Rams on a pass play during the second half of an NFL game at SoFi Stadium on December 10, 2020 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)
While the New England Patriots were delighted to have Cam Newton present at mandatory minicamp following a brief spell on the shelf with a hand injury, the same could not be said for Stephon Gilmore, who has decided to hold out amid his contract dilemma.