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a day ago
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Miami Dolphins add another quality veteran cornerback, who could start
MIAMI GARDENS ― The Miami Dolphins are adding veteran slot cornerback Mike Hilton, according to veteran sports agent Drew Rosenhaus. Hilton, 31, has played four seasons with the Steelers and four with the Bengals. Hilton, 5-foot-9, can back up Kader Kohou, who was injured in the Dolphins' fourth training camp practice of 2025. And he can do more. Kohou limped off with a possible lower-body injury on Day 4. Kohou's initial backup, Artie Burns, went down with a torn ACL in Miami's first training camp practice. The Dolphins also added another cornerback capable of playing inside, Jack Jones, earlier in the day. And earlier this week, the Dolphins added veteran cornerback Cornell Armstrong. Miami Dolphins add Mike Hilton and Jack Jones on same day Hilton has played 123 NFL games, including 56 starts, with 13 interceptions. Hilton has a career passer rating against of 82.0, which is solid. Hilton's career Pro Football Focus grades with Cincinnati are good: 75.9, 77.4, 67.1, 70.2. Hilton has more than 4,700 career slot snaps. His addition gives the Dolphins more depth and versatility in the secondary. For example, Hilton could play inside if and when Kohou is outside. Hilton is skilled in coverage and is a solid blitzer and willing tackler. Practice Report: Miami Dolphins training camp, Day 4 Saturday practice: Minkah Fitzpatrick flashes Dolphins discipline: Miami Dolphins players are running post-practice training camp sprints. Dolphins 53-man roster projection One week into training camp Joe Schad is a journalist covering the Miami Dolphins and the NFL at The Palm Beach Post. You can reach him at jschad@ and follow him on Instagram and on X @schadjoe. Sign up for Joe's free weekly Dolphins Pulse Newsletter. Help support our work by subscribing today. This article originally appeared on Palm Beach Post: Miami Dolphins signing veteran slot cornerback Mike Hilton; in wake of Kader Kohou injury
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3 days ago
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Mike Hilton signs with Miami Dolphins; DB played four seasons for Bengals
Defensive back Mike Hilton, who played the past four seasons for the Cincinnati Bengals, is signing with the Miami Dolphins, per multiple reports, including from The Bengals are scheduled to face the Dolphins in Miami in December on NBC's Sunday Night Football. Hilton, who is entering his ninth NFL season, recently posted video of Cincinnati on his Instagram story, with the caption, "It's been real!" Hilton played in 64 games with 36 starts for Cincinnati. Hilton's six interceptions as a Bengal include one returned for a touchdown against the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2021. He played his first four seasons for the Steelers. In 2024, Hilton was held as Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix scrambled, but no penalty was called during the first quarter of Cincinnati's NFL Week 17 win. This article originally appeared on Cincinnati Enquirer: Mike Hilton signs with Dolphins; DB played four seasons for Bengals
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3 days ago
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Dolphins agree to terms with Mike Hilton
The Dolphins doubled up on experienced additions to their cornerback corps on Saturday. Agent Drew Rosenhaus said that his client Mike Hilton has agreed to terms with the team. That news came after the Dolphins confirmed that they have signed former Patriots and Raiders corner Jack Jones. Hilton spent the last four seasons with the Bengals and his first four seasons with the Steelers. He had 73 tackles and an interception last season and has 520 tackles, 13 interceptions, 11.5 sacks, four forced fumbles, and six fumble recoveries for his career. The Dolphins came into camp with questions at corner after trading Jalen Ramsey. They lost Artie Burns to a torn ACL in their first training camp practice and Kader Kohou left Saturday's session after suffering an apparent leg injury, but they have not given any update on his condition.
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3 days ago
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Dolphins agree to terms with Mike Hilton
The Dolphins doubled up on experienced additions to their cornerback corps on Saturday. Agent Drew Rosenhaus said that his client Mike Hilton has agreed to terms with the team. That news came after the Dolphins confirmed that they have signed former Patriots and Raiders corner Jack Jones. Hilton spent the last four seasons with the Bengals and his first four seasons with the Steelers. He had 73 tackles and an interception last season and has 520 tackles, 13 interceptions, 11.5 sacks, four forced fumbles, and six fumble recoveries for his career. The Dolphins came into camp with questions at corner after trading Jalen Ramsey. They lost Artie Burns to a torn ACL in their first training camp practice and Kader Kohou left Saturday's session after suffering an apparent leg injury, but they have not given any update on his condition.
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7 days ago
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'It's been real!': Mike Hilton appears to say goodbye to Cincinnati, Bengals
Defensive back Mike Hilton, who has played the past four seasons for the Cincinnati Bengals, posted video of Cincinnati on his Instagram story, with the caption, "It's been real!" Hilton is considered one of the best remaining free agents at defensive back. He played in 64 games with 36 starts for Cincinnati since leaving the Pittsburgh Steelers for the Bengals after the 2020 season. Hilton's six interceptions as a Bengal include one returned for a touchdown against Pittsburgh in 2021. In 2024, Hilton was held as Broncos quarterback Bo Nix scrambled, but no penalty was called during the first quarter of Cincinnati's NFL Week 17 win against Denver. Earlier in the season, Hilton suffered a leg injury during the first quarter of the NFL Week 4 win against Carolina. Hilton is entering his ninth NFL season. He played his first four seasons for the Steelers. This article originally appeared on Cincinnati Enquirer: Mike Hilton free agency: DB says goodbye to Cincinnati, Bengals
