Hilton signed to extension

[SteelMember]

The Steelers have signed cornerback Mike Hilton to a one-year contract extension, the team announced on Tuesday afternoon.

Financial terms of the contract were not disclosed.

Hilton appeared in all 16 regular season games with four starts in 2017, recording 54 tackles (42 solo), 4.0 sacks, two interceptions, 10 tackles for losses, eight quarterback hits and six passes defensed.

He was named AFC Defensive Player of the Week for his performance at the Houston Texans on December 25, where he totaled six tackles, including 3.0 sacks and a forced fumble.

The Steelers also announced that they signed four players to Reserve/Future contracts. Each of the team’s signings consist of players who spent time on the Steelers’ practice squad in 2017, including defensive end Lavon Hooks, linebacker Keith Kelsey and wide receivers Justin Thomas and Marcus Tucker.

http://www.steelers.com/news/article-4/Hilton-signed-to-extension/2fd3b993-5fd6-47f7-9cc9-3167912d279c

[Craic]

You bet he did. He and Joe Haden were the brightest spots of the DBs all year. I'd say he even gave Watt a run for his money on brightest young talent on display during the season.

[st33lersguy]

That was a no-brainer

[Rotorhead]

Just 1 year, I would have preferred at least 3 with the way he played!

[FrancoLambert]

Biggest surprise of the year.

Thank you Senquez Golson.

[GBMelBlount]

Just 1 year, I would have preferred at least 3 with the way he played!

Yes. Another year and he may be tough to resign at a competitive price.

[Shoes]

Yes. Another year and he may be tough to resign at a competitive price.


Agreed, he'll end up back in NE.

[steelcityboyz]

Biggest surprise of the year.

Thank you Senquez Golson.speaking of senquez is he playing anywhere?

[SteelerFanInStl]

I would've liked to have seen more than one year also. I think that he deserved it.

[Shoes]

speaking of senquez is he playing anywhere?


No, he's first mate on Captain Cortez Allen's river barge.