The Pittsburgh Steelers had one of the best slot cornerbacks in the league for the past four years. And now? Not. That is because they were unable to afford to re-sign Mike Hilton, who instead agreed to join the Steelers’ rivals, the Cincinnati Bengals, on a four-year contract worth $24 million, solid numbers for a slot defender in such a down market.
Pro Football Focus recently ranked the top 10 slot defenders in the NFL, with Hilton being listed at number four, just ahead of new Cleveland Browns defender Troy Hill, whom they also signed as an unrestricted free agent.