Hilton took to X to post his thoughts on his status with the Bengals Monday, saying, “New opportunities always present themselves,” also including the ‘prayer hands’ emoji. The now 30-year-old cornerback understand the present situation in Cincinnati, with the team likely focused on wide receivers Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins and edge Trey Hendrickson, the latter receiver of which saw the team utilize the franchise tag earlier in the day. Hilton still has the ability to be an above average slot corner at his advanced age but remains unlikely to be a true difference maker on the perimeter at this stage in his career.

Slot man Hilton (knee) was injured in Week 4. He’s a big loss any week, but a little less so vs. the run-focused Ravens.

The Bengals’ primary slot corner suffered a knee injury in Week 4 versus the Panthers but played through it. That suggests he could suit up this week despite a limited practice regimen. Hilton has 12 combined tackles this year. Defensive tackle Sheldon Rankins remained sideline for Wednesday’s practice.

Hilton's absence should be a boon for Chris Godwin in the slot. Meanwhile, Hayden Hurst will miss another game with a calf injury, and Mitchell Wilcox should function as the Bengals' primary pass-catching tight end. Wilcox is a last-ditch streaming play.