Stephon Gilmore, a former Pro Bowl cornerback for the Minnesota Vikings, remains unsigned as the NFL season approaches, yet he maintains optimism about finding the right team for the 2025 season. After starting 15 games in 2024, posting one interception and contributing to the Vikings’ fifth-ranked scoring defense, Gilmore's performance fell short of his past standards, earning him a disappointing PFF grade of 60.4. Despite this, he expressed a desire to continue playing, emphasizing that any new team must fit his criteria for success. The Vikings, who have not significantly upgraded their cornerback lineup this offseason, could be a logical fit for his return.

Gilmore's future hinges on his choice of a team he believes is positioned to contend for the Super Bowl, which may lead to him remaining unsigned until the season begins.