Morning Sports Update

The former New England cornerback made an instant impact in Carolina.

Stephon GIlmore during his Panthers debut against the Falcons. Photo by Mark Brown/Getty Images

Red Sox nation lost an icon over the weekend. Jerry Remy, former second baseman, longtime broadcaster, died at the age of 68.

After the news emerged of his passing, fans, players, and former colleagues paid tribute to the “RemDawg.”

On Sunday, the Patriots defeated the Chargers for a crucial victory, 27-24. The win moves New England back to .500 at 4-4.

And tonight, the Celtics host the Bulls at 7:30 p.m.

Stephon Gilmore on facing his former team in Week 9: Former Patriots cornerback Stephon Gilmore made his Panthers debut on Sunday following his trade to Carolina from New England in October.

Gilmore, 31, took little time to make an impact. The former NFL Defensive Player of the Year provided a game-deciding interception against Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan to seal a 19-13 Panthers win.

“It felt great,” Gilmore said of the interception. “You always want to make plays when you go out there, and you’re coming home. And making a play in my first game and helping the team win, that was a great feeling.”

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Carolina, like New England, now stands at 4-4 after eight weeks of the season. The two teams face each other in Week 9 at 1 p.m.

Asked if he had “a little bit extra” motivation facing his old team, Gilmore gave a direct response.

“A lot extra,” he replied.

Gilmore, who helped the Patriots win Super Bowl LIII, has maintained that there are “no hard feelings” with New England, and that the trade was “business.” Bill Belichick has also added that it was a “privilege and pleasure to coach Steph.”

Trivia: When the Patriots beat the Chargers in 2001—a game in which Tom Brady threw his first career NFL touchdown pass—who was the opposing quarterback?

(Answer at the bottom).

Hint: Played for a New England school in college.

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