Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Mike Hilton has made no secret of his desire to sign a new contract this offseason, and it would appear that he has some sympathizers in that regard from some in the national media.
In an article highlighting the AFC’s most underpaid veterans released on Tuesday and penned by Danny Heifetz of The Ringer, the slot cornerback was the player chosen as the Steelers’ representative.
Pittsburgh Steelers: Mike Hilton, Cornerback
Contract: One year for $645,000 (signed 2019)
The fine print: One year for $645,000
Total guaranteed at signing: $0
Average annual value: $645,000 (tied for 185th among cornerbacks)
2019 salary and bonuses: $645,000 (tied for 165th among cornerbacks)
“Hilton has been Pittsburgh’s primary slot cornerback for the past two years, and while his 2018 wasn’t as strong as his stellar 2017, he’s still far more valuable than the $645,000 tender Pittsburgh slapped on him this offseason.