It would still make sense for the Cowboys to add at cornerback.
The Dallas Cowboys came into the offseason with a big problem. The cornerback position needed some answers. Veteran DaRon Bland, who was limited in 2024 due to a foot injury, is the only player at the position that the Cowboys can say they have complete faith in.
Trevon Diggs is coming off a major knee operation and likely won't be ready to start the season. Rookie Shavon Revel is expected to be ready for training camp, but there's still no guarantee he'll be ready once real games are played. Kaiir Elam made strides in OTA's, but that's only in shorts and helmets. Lastly, Caelen Carson is looking to bounce back from a tough rookie campaign. So, with that being said, the Cowboys should seriously consider bringing back Stephon Gilmore.
The first reason is pretty simple, he's affordable with a market value of around $5 million. While he isn't considered one of the elite cornerbacks in the league anymore, Gilmore is still playing at a pretty high level for a guy north of 30 as he compiled the fourth-most tackles of his career with 56 last season as well as nine pass breakups and an interception.
One thing about Gilmore that's also appealing is his professionalism. Ever since he's been in the league, he has always kept himself prepared and ready to play no matter what team he was on. Gilmore is still close to the Cowboys as well. Back in April, he was spotted in the building. Also, he was shouted out by Cowboys' safety Juanyeh Thomas on Tuesday after the two chopped it up.
Gilmore wants to play another year.
Free agent cornerback Stephon Gilmore wants to play a 14th NFL season.
“I want to play this year,” Gilmore said on The Money Down podcast. “It’s got to be the right situation. You know what I’m saying? It’s got to be the right situation for me. You know what I’m saying? I’m not just going to sign anywhere, so it’s got to be the right situation.
“I still love the game. I still can contribute. It’s just got to be the right place.”
In an ideal world for the Cowboys, Revel will be able to contribute early and Elam will be ready to take a starting role. Even if that were to occur, injuries can happen, and Gilmore would be the ultimate insurance for Dallas. It just makes sense for the Cowboys to cover all their bases at cornerback until they're fully healthy at the position.
