Patriots trade All-Pro CB Stephon Gilmore, add LB Jamie Collins
The New England Patriots traded All-Pro cornerback Stephon Gilmore to the Carolina Panthers on Wednesday in exchange for a 2023 sixth-round draft pick.
In a move to bolster the defense, they also signed linebacker Jamie Collins, his agent, David Carter, confirmed. This will be Collins' third stint with the Patriots. Contract terms were not announced.
Gilmore's departure gives the Patriots the salary cap space needed to