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Stephon Gilmore will return to Foxborough to play Patriots with the Colts

By Jaleel Grandberry

INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - DECEMBER 10: Stephon Gilmore #24 of the New England Patriots walks on the field during the fourth quarter against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium on December 10, 2020 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Katelyn Mulcahy/Getty Images)
INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - DECEMBER 10: Stephon Gilmore #24 of the New England Patriots walks on the field during the fourth quarter against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium on December 10, 2020 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Katelyn Mulcahy/Getty Images) /
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Stephon Gilmore will have the opportunity to play his old team, the New England Patriots, after signing with the Indianapolis Colts.

A common sports story is a player joining a new team and returning to their old team’s home arena to play a game. No matter how many times it happens, it’s always a story.

The Indianapolis Colts will be a part of a few of these moments next season. Former quarterback Carson Wentz and the Washington Commanders will travel to Lucas Oil Stadium next season, but Indy and new acquisition, Stephon Gilmore, will be visiting the New England Patriots.

Gilmore started his career with the Buffalo Bills and most recently played for the Carolina Panthers, but the most dominant and acclaimed stretch of his career was in New England.

With the Patriots, Stephon Gilmore played four seasons, 56 games, and was selected to three Pro Bowls, two All-Pro teams, won Defensive Player of the Year, and was a Super Bowl Champion.

However, all of the success wasn’t enough for Gilmore and the Pats to be able to agree on a second contract and he was ultimately traded to the Carolina Panthers in 2021.

Stephon Gilmore will play Patriots in Foxborough

This won’t be Gilmore’s first time playing New England since they traded him. He played the Patriots last season with the Panthers, but the game was in Charlotte.

Gilmore did have an interception in that game but the Patriots won 24-6. He now will have the opportunity to go back to Foxborough and get a win in what will already be a tense rivalry game.

The Colts and New England have been playing tense games for over two decades and last season’s matchup rejuvenated a rivalry that many people thought had died.

With so many new players taking part in the new chapter, Indianapolis was able to get the victory and establish bragging rights. With Gilmore now on the other side of things, the Colts are hoping to travel to Massachusetts and help Gilmore defeat his former team.

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