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Jan 30, 2022

Turns out, Stephon Gilmore hasn’t played his last game while representing the Carolina Panthers. - On Sunday night, the 10th-year cornerback was officially added to the NFC’s roster for the 2022 Pro Bowl. This will be Gilmore’s fourth consecutive selection to the all-star event and his fifth overall. - Despite playing in just eight games this season, with a chunk of those outings coming through limited action, the former AP Defensive Player of the Year clearly made an impression in Carolina. He totaled 13 tackles and a pair of interceptions over 304 snaps in 2021. - According to Pro Football Focus, Gilmore allowed 15 receptions and 155 yards over 22 targets. That, in part, was good enough to yield a 77.1 overall grade—which ranked 14th amongst 134 qualifying cornerbacks. - The 31-year-old, who is open to staying put, is set to hit free agency this spring. The Rock Hill, S.C. native came back home as part of a surprising midseason swap with the New England Patriots. - But, for now, he’ll join his teammate and fellow standout defender Brian Burns at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nev. next Sunday. - - RelatedPFF ranks Stephon Gilmore, Donte Jackson amongst top free agent CBs - - RelatedPanthers great Luke Kuechly named Legends Captain for 2022 Pro Bowl - - List - - Panthers' final 2021 statistical leaders - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Email - - - - - Sign up - - - - - - - - Like this article? - Sign up for the Panthers Wire email newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning - - - - An error has occured - - - Please re-enter your email address. - - - - - - Thanks for signing up! - - - You'll now receive the top Panthers Wire stories each day directly in your inbox.

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