As he expected, Mike Hilton found himself in Miami by the end of July. The veteran corner did not survive roster cuts with the Dolphins, however, and he has remained a free agent through the opening week of the regular season. 
A new opportunity could be in place shortly. NFL insider Jordan Schultz reports Hilton will visit the Eagles today. Depending on how Monday’s workout goes, an agreement could be reached allowing the 31-year-old to continue his career in Philadelphia.
Not long after being released by Miami, Hilton visited the Colts. Indianapolis’ defensive coordinator is Lou Anarumo, who worked with Hilton in Cincinnati for four years. No deal was reached, however, leaving Hilton in search of another landing spot. That destination could prove to be Philadelphia, a team which has already made a September addition on defense with the Za’Darius Smith signing.
The Eagles have 2024 draftees Quinyon Mitchell and Cooper DeJean in place as first-team cornerbacks. Adoree’ Jackson operated as a perimeter starter in Week 1, but he struggle in that capacity. An in-season addition could relegate him to backup duties. Signing Hilton – who has primarily worked in the slot during his eight-year career – would likely result in DeJean moving to the boundary in the event Hilton were to be used as a starter.
A more realistic scenario could be a backup gig in Hilton’s case. Avonte Maddox served as a fill-in option in the slot for 2024 before departing in free agency this spring. With 123 games and 56 starts to his name, Hilton would certainly offer plenty of experience to Philadelphia’s secondary in any capacity. The former UDFA has averaged two interceptions and eight pass deflections per season over the course of his career.
The Eagles currently have roughly $19.5MM in cap space. As a result, finances will not be an issue if today’s workout results in a one-year offer being made.