Besides Trey Hendrickson, there is, perhaps, no player more important to the Cincinnati Bengals defense than cornerback Mike Hilton. Both his on-field play and veteran leadership are crucial for a defense that has been in transition the minute Jessie Bates III left in free agency two years ago.
So when something gets mentioned about Mike Hilton going back to Pittsburgh, where he played the first four seasons of his career from 2017-2020, Bengals fans should take notice.
Pro Football Focus’s Mason Cameron had this to say about Hilton and a potential return to the Steelers:
“Hilton may be reaching his age-31 season, but he hasn’t slowed down yet, still producing as one of the NFL’s best slot defenders.