Hilton recorded 73 total tackles and five passes defended, including one interception, across 16 games in 2024. The veteran cornerback excelled as the Bengals' top slot defender in 2024, allowing just 356 passing yards, his lowest yardage total since 2020. Hilton also tallied the second-most tackles of his career last season, appearing in all but one of Cincinnati's regular-season contests. Having now completed the final season of a four-year, $24 million deal signed with the Bengals in 2021, Hilton will be an unrestricted free agent this offseason. The 30-year-old is likely to be a sought-after name on the free-agent market, especially for contending teams in need of secondary help.
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Team
Cincinnati Bengals
Birthdate
3/9/1994 (30)
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Active
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5'9", 184 lbs
Birthplace
Fayetteville, GA, USA
Position
CB
College
Ole Miss
Experience
8 seasons
Career History
Cincinnati Bengals
2021-Present
(4 seasons)
Pittsburgh Steelers
2017-2021
(4 seasons)
Jacksonville Jaguars
2016-2017
(1 season)
Hilton recorded 73 total tackles and five passes defended, including one interception, across 16 games in 2024. The veteran cornerback excelled as the Bengals' top slot defender in 2024, allowing just 356 passing yards, his lowest yardage total since 2020. Hilton also tallied the second-most tackles of his career last season, appearing in all but one of Cincinnati's regular-season contests. Having now completed the final season of a four-year, $24 million deal signed with the Bengals in 2021, Hilton will be an unrestricted free agent this offseason. The 30-year-old is likely to be a sought-after name on the free-agent market, especially for contending teams in need of secondary help.
Hilton (knee) returned to a full practice Wednesday, Geoff Hobson of Bengals.com reports. The Bengals really missed Hilton against the Ravens last week, doubly so once they lost Dax Hill early in the game.
Hilton (knee) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Ravens. Hilton didn't practice during Week 5 prep, so it's not surprising to see him downgraded from questionable to out. In his absence, Cam Taylor-Britt and Jalen Davis are candidates for increased snaps behind Dax Hill and DJ Turner.
Hilton (knee) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Ravens, Brian Wacker of The Baltimore Sun reports. Hilton didn't practice at all this week, suggesting he's one the wrong side of the questionable tag. The veteran slot cornerback has appeared in all four games this season, routinely playing over 60 percent of the defensive snaps. Dax Hill, DJ Turner, Cam Taylor-Britt and Josh Newton would be in line for cornerback duties if Hilton can't play.
Hilton (knee) did not participate in Wednesday's practice session, Ben Baby of ESPN.com reports. Hilton appears to have picked up a knee injury during the Bengals' Week 4 win over the Panthers. He has two more chances to practice in some capacity ahead of Sunday's AFC North showdown against the Ravens. Through the first four games of the season, Hilton has accrued 12 tackles (eight solo) and has played 43 or more defensive snaps in three of those contests.