BREAKING: Cowboys to Make a Last-Minute Move to Sign Former $65 Million Five-Time Pro Bowl Star?

There are just two weeks left before the Dallas Cowboys’ training camp starts on July 20, 2025. The Cowboys’ potential late-season moves ahead of the regular season are being the subject of much conjecture as a result of all of this. According to Jon Machota of The Athletic, the Cowboys will likely make a last-minute effort to acquire a seasoned cornerback. Dallas might benefit greatly from the availability of a five-time Pro Bowl player. Machota is of the opinion that Dallas could bring back great cornerback Stephon Gilmore if they have an available roster place.

According to Machota’s June 26, 2025, report, “Cowboys 53-man roster projection: One spot left open for player not on current roster,” cornerback is the greatest option if the Cowboys make another significant roster move before the season begins. Thus, a vacancy was created at the position. Dallas may make a bid for that player late in camp or during roster cuts, or it might be a seasoned free agent like Stephon Gilmore. Andrew Booth would most likely be the fifth cornerback if they continued with their current roster.

… Malik Hooker and Donovan Wilson are expected to remain the starting safeties. Israel Mukuamu could see time at safety and cornerback. He got some work at corner during minicamp.”

Stephon Gilmore on Playing in 2025: ‘It’s Just Got to Be the Right Situation’

Gilmore started 15 games for the Minnesota Vikings in 2024 posting 56 tackles and nine pass deflections. This came after Gilmore started all 17 games for Dallas in 2023.

The star corner’s days of landing a five-year, $65 million contract like the one Gilmore had with the New England Patriots through 2021 are over. Gilmore signed a one-year, $7 million contract with the Vikings last season

Dallas acquired Gilmore via a trade with the Indianapolis Colts in 2023, and the defender played on a two-year, $20 million deal during his lone season in Big D. Gilmore is still looking to play this season but appears to be picky regarding his next move. The veteran could represent a bit of a bargain for the Cowboys.

“I want to play this year, it’s just got to be the right situation,” Gilmore noted on “The Money Down” podcast, per NFL.com. “It’s got to be the right situation for me. I’m not just gonna sign anywhere. … I still love the game. I still can contribute. It’s just got to be the right place.”

Stephon Gilmore Was Spotted at the Cowboys Facility in April

Back in April, Athlon Sports’ Mike Fisher reported that Gilmore was spotted at The Star. Despite the cameo, there has been no sign that Gilmore will soon be wearing a star on his helmet again.

“A signing is not imminent,” Fisher wrote in an April 22, story titled, “Stephon Gilmore Just Showed Up at Cowboys HQ To Launch Rumors.” “But he came here on business (of some sort) and the Cowboys are considering a future move – and team officials are reluctant to say much more beyond that. (They are being careful to not insult Gilmore here, too.)”

When training camp drills start in a few weeks, the intrigue on both sides may intensify.