The deal is for one year, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Hilton spent the first four years of his career with the Steelers and the last four with the Bengals. The 31-year-old safety started 23 games for the Bengals over the last two years. Hilton can also play nickel cornerback and could be used there with the Dolphins.

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.