NFL rumors: 5 teams that should sign Stephon Gilmore immediately

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FOXBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS – OCTOBER 03: Tom Brady #12 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers warms up on the sideline during the game against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium on October 03, 2021 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images) /

1. Tampa Bay Buccaneers could reunite Gilmore with Tom Brady for a Super Bowl run

Of course! What better place for Stephon Gilmore to end up than with the reigning Super Bowl Champion, Tampa Bay Buccaneers? Not only that, but it would see Gilmore reunite with his former teammate in New England, Tom Brady.

What’s not to love about this move? It makes too much sense. The Buccaneers’ secondary is being picked on every week right now. They’re missing just about every quality defensive back that they have, and Richard Sherman will need a few more weeks to settle in after the Bucs only brought him in last week.

Gilmore is in the same boat in that regard. He hasn’t played any football since Week 15 of last season. He’ll have some catching up to do before he’s at full speed, but his presence on the roster would go a long way into installing some confidence back into the defense. This is a Bucs defense that was a big factor in them winning a Super Bowl last season. Adding Sherman and Gilmore in such a short space of time is a huge boost and could be the difference between them retaining their crown or night.

For Gilmore, it makes the most sense too. He has the best chance to win a ring there, and that could give him the leverage for one more big payday.

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