Latest Stephon Gilmore News

The revamped and revitalized Vikings are thriving behind a much deeper defense

Sep. 16, 2024 19:19 PM EDT

EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — The changes the Minnesota Vikings made this year to a team that won seven games in 2023 didn't move the needle much outside of their headquarters, making them a trendy pick for last place in a strong division by the influencers, oddsmakers and pundits who drive the offseason...

Vikings try to keep up in deep division after entering post-Cousins era at QB

Aug. 28, 2024 12:14 PM EDT

MINNESOTA VIKINGS (7-10) EXPECTATIONS: The third season under head coach Kevin O'Connell and general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah was bound to be a transition year after the departure of QB Kirk Cousins, and the season-ending knee injury for J.J. McCarthy put a damper on the excitement...

Stephon Gilmore joins the Vikings, the latest and biggest catch for cornerback group needing a boost

Aug. 19, 2024 18:30 PM EDT

EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — The Minnesota Vikings have finally assembled a proven group of cornerbacks, after a series of setbacks. Stephon Gilmore was the latest and biggest catch. “A lot of guys came up to me already, asking me for pointers and stuff,” Gilmore said....

Minnesota Vikings agree to 1-year contract with veteran cornerback Stephon Gilmore

Aug. 18, 2024 14:37 PM EDT

The Minnesota Vikings agreed to a one-year contract with Stephon Gilmore on Sunday, the fifth cornerback — and by far the most accomplished — the team has added since training camp began in an effort to bolster a vital position group. Gilmore will get $7 million guaranteed on a...

Vikings QB McCarthy held out of practice with soreness in right knee after promising preseason debut

Aug. 12, 2024 20:30 PM EDT

EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy reported soreness in his right knee and was held out of practice on Monday night to undergo further examination. Vikings coach Kevin O'Connell said the team didn't have reason to believe McCarthy was experiencing any...