The Miami Dolphins are releasing veteran cornerback Mike Hilton, his agents confirmed on Monday.
NFL teams have until 4 p.m. ET on Tuesday to reduce their active rosters to 53 players.
Hilton, 31, signed with the Dolphins in free agency on July 26 after four seasons each with Pittsburgh (2017-20) and Cincinnati (2021-24).
Hilton has recorded 13 interceptions, 11.5 sacks, 520 tackles (66 for losses) and 56 passes defensed in 123 career games (56 starts).
Dolphins dropping veteran CB Mike Hilton
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Aug 25, 2025 | 3:44 PM
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