CB Stephon Gilmore released by New England Patriots: Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Green Bay Packers among top potential landing spots | NFL News, Rankings and Statistics

The New England Patriots are releasing cornerback Stephon Gilmore, the 2019 Defensive Player of the Year confirmed in a statement Wednesday. “It is with mixed emotions that I announce my goodbye to this great fan base,” Gilmore’s statement began.

Gilmore’s prorated $7 million salary was too pricey for interested teams before the Patriots elected to release him. The 10th-year…