Report: Gilmore open to signing new deal with Patriots

Stephon Gilmore is open to signing a new contract with the New England Patriots, Albert Breer of MMQB reports.

The star cornerback is heading into the final season of his five-year deal, and his 2021 base salary of $7 million has led to speculation about the veteran's future in New England.

Gilmore's name has been featured in trade rumors throughout the offseason. Teams were reportedly aware that he was available, but clubs would need to sign Gilmore to a new contract upon acquiring him.

The 30-year-old's base salary ranks seventh among cornerbacks for the 2021 season, according to Spotrac.

Gilmore has been one of the league's top players at his position since joining the Patriots during the 2017 offseason. He earned Defensive Player of the Year honors in 2019 after recording a league-leading six interceptions and 20 pass breakups.

The defensive back notched just one interception during an injury-riddled 2020 campaign. Gilmore was limited to only 11 games, missing three contests due to a knee injury before suffering a partially torn quad in Week 15.