Apr 28, 2015
Bills secure Gilmore with fifth-year option
The Buffalo Bills have secured cornerback Stephon Gilmore through the 2016 season by exercising their right to pick up the fifth-year option on his rookie contract. The team announced the decision in a news release issued Tuesday, after the Bills opened a three-day voluntary veteran minicamp.
The Canadian Press
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. - The Buffalo Bills have secured cornerback Stephon Gilmore through the 2016 season by exercising their right to pick up the fifth-year option on his rookie contract.
The team announced the decision in a news release issued Tuesday, after the Bills opened a three-day voluntary veteran minicamp.
Gilmore has been a three-year starter in Buffalo since being selected with the 10th pick in the 2012 draft out of South Carolina. He had a career-best three interceptions last season.
Overall, Gilmore has six interceptions and has been credited with 32 passes defended in 41 career games, including 39 starts.