"To my first love - football, as a young, scrappy kid from Rock Hill South Carolina with humble beginnings, you gave me focus, opportunity, strength, and friends to last a lifetime."
"From my first game with Finley Road Falcons to two Super Bowls, multiple Pro Bowls, and a Defensive Player of the Year award, you taught me the invaluable lesson of working hard and believing in myself."
"To my wife and kids, thank you for making it possible for me to chase my dreams. To my parents, thank you for raising me to be the man I am today."
"I have had 13 incredible years in this league and I cannot wait to see what this next chapter holds."
Stephon Gilmore, a five-time Pro Bowl cornerback, announced his retirement from the NFL after 13 seasons. He played for six franchises, with his longest tenure being four years with the New England Patriots, where he won a Super Bowl. In an Instagram post, he expressed gratitude for football, his family, coaches, and fans. Gilmore began his career with the Buffalo Bills, later joining the Patriots, Panthers, and other teams. He was named NFL Defensive Player of the Year and was part of the Patriots' Super Bowl LIII championship team.
Read at Boston.com
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