Free agent cornerback Stephon Gilmore has reached an agreement in principle with the Minnesota Vikings on a one-year deal worth up to $10 million that includes $7 million guaranteed, his agent, Jason Chayut of Sportstars Inc., told ESPN’s Adam Schefter on Sunday.
The Vikings brought in Gilmore for a visit this past week, with coach Kevin O’Connell saying prior to the meeting that he had a “ton of respect” for the five-time Pro Bowler.
Gilmore played the 2023 season with the Dallas Cowboys, who acquired him from the Indianapolis Colts for a fifth-round pick, and he had a standout season, starting all 17 games and finishing with two interceptions and 13 passes defended.
He turns 34 in September and underwent offseason surgery to repair a torn labrum.
Gilmore’s steady play helped the Cowboys withstand the loss of Pro Bowl cornerback Trevon Diggs to a torn ACL in his left knee after two games. He was an immediate leader in the locker room and helped with the development of DaRon Bland, Diggs’ replacement who set an NFL record with five interception returns for touchdowns and led the league with nine interceptions.
Gilmore was the NFL Defensive Player of the Year in 2019 with the New England Patriots. In a career that has seen him play for five teams, he has 31 interceptions in 165 career games.
ESPN’s Todd Archer contributed to this report.