The Pittsburgh Steelers require two players, not just one, to fill their cornerback position. Pittsburgh needs an outside cornerback as much as they need a slot cornerback, especially because Donte Jackson is probably leaving.
The Steelers should use a wide range of options to solve the slot cornerback problem in free agency, according to Pro Football Focus. But Mike Hilton, a well-known figure, appears as a potential landing place.
Mason Cameron notes that even though Hilton is approaching his age-31 season, he hasn’t slowed down and is still one of the NFL’s top slot defenders. After Cam Sutton left, the Steelers will need slot help, and since Pittsburgh selected Hilton in the 2017 draft, a reunion might be in the works.
Prior to Hilton becoming the starter slot cornerback, the Steelers signed him to a future deal. Beanie Bishop has promise but isn’t a genuine starter slot cornerback, and Cam Sutton is most likely not coming back.
Hilton’s ability to blitz the quarterback might be a key component of the Steelers’ game if he makes a comeback. Hilton may assist in reopening the blitz packages that the Steelers have trouble implementing or even running against opponents.
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