The Miami Dolphins addressed the cornerback position during training camp following the season-ending injuries to Kader Kohou and Artie Burns. The team brought in former Cincinnati Bengals’ star veteran nickel Mike Hilton in late July. Despite having ample starting experience and being listed at the top of the depth chart, Hilton seldom saw first-team reps with the starting defense.
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Miami Dolphins suddenly cut recent acquisition
According to Adam Schefter, the Dolphins have released Mike Hilton, per his agents Drew Rosenhaus and Robert Bailey. Since he is a vested vet, he will not be subject to the waiver wire and is free to sign with any team. Hilton should be one of the most sought-after nickel cornerbacks available and shouldn’t have to wait long.
Dolphins have informed veteran cornerback Mike Hilton of his release, per his agents Drew Rosenhaus and Robert Bailey.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) August 25, 2025
Who starts at nickel?
Jason Marshall Jr. is expected to handle nickel duties in his rookie season. After initially serving as the third-string outside cornerback to open training camp, the fifth-round pick moved to the inside a few weeks ago and has not looked back. Marshall has impressed over the past ten days of camp and the preseason, receiving first-team reps, essentially saving his job.
One of the biggest surprises of the past two weeks has been #Dolphins CB Jason Marshall Jr., who went from third string CB to starting nickel in the span of 10 days.
Quite an accomplishment. pic.twitter.com/0f6aLBNVo9
— Omar Kelly (@OmarKelly) August 25, 2025
Fans react to the Miami Dolphins cutting Mike Hilton
How cooked do you have to be for the Dolphins to say “nah, we have better corners”
— Brian Drake (@DrakeFantasy) August 25, 2025
Tough situation for Hilton
— Buddy Boy Bets (@Buddyboybets) August 25, 2025
He’s done.
— Aaron Dibert (@dibert_aaron) August 25, 2025
Hope he finds a new swim
— BLOCKXS.COM (@blockxs) August 25, 2025
Mike Hilton Released… is not what I was expecting to hear today
— THE🥚 (@TheRealElHuevo) August 25, 2025
