The Chicago Bears' secondary was going through some serious issues even before Jaylon Johnson's injury, which will keep the All-Pro defensive back sidelined for an extended period
Now, with Chicago off to a 0-2 start, and Kyler Gordon's season debut still uncertain due to a hamstring issue, the Bears must seriously consider looking outside of the organization for help on the backend of the defense. Fortunately, the Dallas Cowboys seem to be disregarding their own needs at the position and could help push veteran free agent Stephon Gilmore straight to the Windy City.
Bears Must Pounce on Stephon Gilmore Mistake Made by Cowboys
For one reason or another, Cowboys owner/general manager Jerry Jones quickly changed the subject when speaking with the media after the potential addition of Gilmore was raised.
After giving up 450 passing yards to Russell Wilson and 37 points to the lowly New York Giants, this was a question Jones should have taken seriously. Instead, the 82-year-old billionaire began discussing DaRon Bland and rookie Shavon Revel, who hasn't even suited up for a game yet. Those are issues for Cowboys fans to concern themselves with, though.
It is not a stretch to say that Gilmore's best days are behind him. No one can reasonably expect him to be a lockdown corner at the age of 35. The ceiling may not be as high with Gilmore as it once was, but his floor is still better than most at the position, as his stint with the Minnesota Vikings during the 2024 campaign proved.
In 15 starts for the Vikings last season, Gilmore recorded 56 tackles, one interception, and nine passes defended. As of this writing, the two-time All-Pro remains unsigned. However, Gilmore has already made it known that he plans to play this season if the right situation presents itself. Despite the team's 0-2 start, Chicago would be a destination where the former South Carolina Gamecocks standout could see consistent playing time and help a franchise return to the playoffs.
As little sense as it makes for Jones and the Cowboys to pass on even considering Gilmore, the Bears have just as many issues to figure out in the secondary and should not allow for this opportunity to pass them up.