Patriots reportedly give cornerback Stephon Gilmore a $5 million pay raise for 2020 season
Stephon Gilmore, the reigning defensive player of the year in the NFL, is reportedly getting a raise.
The Patriots cornerback received a salary increase of $5 million, from $10.5 million to $15.5 million, for the 2020 season, according to ESPN.
Gilmore, who has two years left on his contract, could still earn $2 million more in incentives, per Adam Schefter.
Patriots gave reigning Defensive Player of the Year Stephon Gilmore a significant raise for this season today, bumping his salary from $10.5 million to $15.5M with chance to earn up to $17.5M in incentives even as he has two years left on his contract, per league sources.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) September 11, 2020
Gilmore was limited at Thursday’s practice because of a hamstring issue.
The Patriots kick off the 2020 NFL season on Sunday against the Miami Dolphins at 1 p.m. Gilmore will likely be tasked with covering receiver DeVante Parker, who is also struggling with a hamstring injury.
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