The Steelers are less than a week away from entering the free-agency phase of the offseason, and this much is already clear: They won’t be able to afford a lot.
If you’re looking for a word that rhymes with lot (and you probably aren’t), slot would be a good one. Slot in football terms often refers to the third receiver or cornerback on the field at any particular time.
In terms of cornerbacks, Mike Hilton is one of the best slot corners in the NFL. The undrafted free agent out of Ole Miss dazzled the Steelers so much during the 2017 training camp that he not only made the final roster, he was named their starting slot corner.