Packers Sign Veteran CB to One-Year Deal to Bolster Nickel Amid Nate Hobbs Injury — per source
Hilton profiles as a plug-and-play fit for Jeff Hafley’s defense: a veteran nickel who can blitz from the slot, trigger quickly in run fits, and disguise coverages. If he clears the physical, the initial plan is a week-to-week ramp-up, starting with a limited snap count on key downs (3rd down, red zone) while the staff calibrates usage and chemistry.
The framework under discussion is flexible and team-safe: a modest base, per-game active bonuses, and incentives tied to snap share and production (PBUs, TFLs, slot-blitz sacks). Both sides agree on a health-first principle—Hilton’s role scales only as medical checkpoints and on-field performance are met.
Mike Hilton: “The Dolphins abandoned me, but Green Bay believed in my value right away and saved my NFL career. THAT’S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A TEAM THAT GIVES UP AND A TEAM THAT’S BUILDING CHAMPIONS. I’m grateful for that faith and ready to give everything to the Green & Gold.”
Next comes the physical. If he passes, Hilton signs and enters the limited-snap plan immediately; if he doesn’t, both parties will stay in touch and target a medical re-evaluation at a later recovery milestone.
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