If the new regime wants to ensure their secondary is in the best possible hands, there's no reason not to consider bringing in Gilmore. He had the best seasons of his career in New England,
earning the honor of being named the Defensive Player of the Year in 2019, and has continued to thrive with every new team he has joined in the years since.
He has remained a starter for the Panthers, Colts, Cowboys, and Vikings, yet is looking for a new team for the 2025 season. Gilmore's age might be a factor in why teams aren't barging down his door to sign him, but that shouldn't deter the Patriots from bringing him home.
They cannot afford to have a lack of depth at a crucial position like cornerback, and Gilmore provides them the luxury of not having to worry about that at all, on top of being able to step up if anything were to happen to Gonzalez or Davis.
He has shown no sign of slowing down and has made it clear he would like to remain a starter, but there's a good chance he would reconsider if the Patriots called. Not to mention,
he's previously stated his desire to return to New England before he retires, and this might be the last chance to make that happen.
The Patriots have the cap space to bring him in, and they now have a gaping hole on the depth chart with Dial out for the year. Gilmore can serve as a security blanket for the defense that has otherwise been lacking, making now the ideal time to consider bringing him in if a better option were available.