It certainly seems that with each passing week, Mike Hilton is making more and more money for himself when he hits unrestricted free agency in March—money that it may be very difficult, if not unreasonable, for the Pittsburgh Steelers to be able to swing for themselves relative to their salary cap situation.
Through three games this season, the fourth-year cornerback already has a team-leading 21 tackles, including four tackles for loss, among them two sacks. He also has an interception, three passes defensed, and a fumble recovery, and is so far the only player on the team with multiple takeaways.