It shouldn’t come as a shock but notable nonetheless. Mike Hilton, as expected, reported for Phase One of the Pittsburgh Steelers offseason. Hilton has yet to sign his exclusive rights tender and reportedly angling for a long-term deal with the team. Jeremy Fowler reported as much last month.
Contract situation to watch in Pittsburgh: After two productive years, slot corner Mike Hilton plans to wait to sign his ERFA tender while exploring a new deal, per source. One of team's best tacklers won't miss offseason work, though. Similar approach to Al Villanueva in '17
But Hilton posted this photo on Instagram showing him in the weight room, confirming he did report.