His name wasn’t the biggest that was lost in free agency this offseason, but Mike Hilton might be the toughest player for the Pittsburgh Steelers to replace that signed elsewhere in 2021. Beginning as an undrafted player, Hilton developed a big role for himself in the Steelers’ defense with his outstanding ability to blitz as a slot corner as well as play the run, along with his improved pass coverage he displayed during his four seasons with the Steelers.
Pittsburgh has to find somebody who brings that as a slot corner this season. The names contending for the No.