Leads team in tackles

Hilton had a team-high six tackles (all solo) during Sunday's 31-28 loss to New Orleans.

Analysis: The second-year defensive back has put together a string of four solid games during which he has recorded 27 tackles and a sack. He'll look to keep the momentum going in Week 17 against the Bengals, whom the Steelers defeated 28-21 earlier this season.

Another solid effort in win

Hilton recorded seven tackles (five solo) during Sunday's 17-10 win over New England.

Analysis: The win snapped a three-game losing streak for Pittsburgh, allowing them to retain their divisional lead over Baltimore. Despite never trailing, the win wasn't assured until the defense ended Tom Brady's comeback attempt in the final minute of the game. The Steelers face the Saints in Week 16.

Best game this season

Hilton logged a team-high eight tackles (six solo), including a sack, and also recovered a fumble during Sunday's 24-21 loss to Oakland.

Analysis: The sack was Hilton's first this season, and his eight tackles were one shy of matching his single-game high. It still wasn't enough to avoid extending Pittsburgh's losing streak to three games. Week 15 won't be any easier against New England, a team the Steelers last defeated in 2011.

Practices Thursaday

Hilton (elbow) was a full participant in Thursday's practice.

Analysis: Hilton did not suit up during Pittsburgh's Week 4 loss to Baltimore, but he now appears fully recovered from a hyperextended elbow. The cornerback seems to be trending towards playing against the Falcons on Sunday.

To practice this week

Hilton (elbow) is expected to practice this week, Dale Lolley of DKPittsburghSports.com reports.

Analysis: Hilton was inactive Sunday against the Ravens after hyperextending his elbow in Week 3. Though he's expected to practice this week, his status for Sunday's matchup with the Falcons remains up in the air.

Inactive Sunday

Hilton (elbow) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Ravens, Teresa Varley of the Steelers' official site reports.

Analysis: Hilton was sidelined during Friday's practice, so the backup cornerback's lack of availability is no surprise. The 24-year-old's injury should not require an extensive recovery, and Hilton will attempt to suit up for the Steelers in Week 5.

Doubtful for Week 4

Hilton (elbow) is doubtful to play in Sunday's game gainst the Ravens, Teresa Varley of the Steelers' official site reports.

Analysis: Hilton, who hyperextended his elbow in last Monday's game against Tampa Bay, missed practice Friday and is unlikely to suit up this weekend. His absence will open up snaps for both Cameron Sutton and Coty Sensabaugh.

Dealing with hyper-extended elbow

Hilton's elbow injury is a hyperextension, Joe Rutter of the Trib Live reports.

Analysis: Hilton's injury was initially feared to be much more significant than a hyperextension, which could theoretically allow him to suit up for Sunday's game against the Ravens. The starting slot cornerback was additionally spotted without a sling while watching Thursday's practice. Hilton's Week 4 status remains questionable, and if he's sidelined for any amount of time, Cameron Sutton would replace him in the starting lineup.

Wearing sling

Hilton (elbow) was a non-participant at Wednesday's practice, Ray Fittipaldo of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

Analysis: Hilton sustained an elbow injury in Monday's win over the Buccaneers and was seen wearing a sling at practice Wednesday. The severity of the injury is not fully known, but his status for Week 4 appears questionable at best.

Nursing elbow injury

Hilton suffered an elbow injury in Monday's win over the Buccaneers, Ray Fittipaldo of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

Analysis: Hilton had a monster outing in Monday's victory, recovering a fumble and intercepting a Ryan Fitzpatrick pass. It's unclear exactly how severe the issue is, but another update should come once the Steelers release their first injury report of the week.

Huge effort in win

Hilton totaled five tackles (four solo), an interception and a fumble recovery in Monday's 30-27 win over the Buccaneers.

Analysis: Hilton recovered a Chris Godwin fumble deep in Buccaneer territory to set up a touchdown. Then, with Pittsburgh leading 16-7 and Tampa Bay driving, Hilton intercepted a Ryan Fitzpatrick pass intended for DeSean Jackson for his first pick of the season. Despite allowing 27 points, the Pittsburgh defense forced four turnovers, including three first-half interceptions.

Questionable to return to Monday's contest

Hilton is questionable to return to Monday's game against the Buccaneers with an elbow injury.

Analysis: Hilton recorded one interception and four tackles before exiting. Coty Sensabaugh figures to see an expanded role in the Steelers secondary as long as Hilton remains out.

Nearing a return

Hilton (lower body) is expected back at practice this week and has a chance to play in Sunday's divisional tilt with the Browns, Ray Fittipaldo of The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports,

Analysis: Hilton seems like he's trending toward Week 1 availability, which would give the Steelers added depth at the two corner spots. It's unlikely he'll see much action, if any, on the defensive side of the ball, but Hilton should be of service on special teams.

Hilton signed a one-year contract extension with the Steelers on Tuesday, the Steelers' official site reports.

Analysis: Hilton played in all 16 regular season games for the Steelers this season, logging four starts. He recorded 64 tackles (48 solo), six passes defensed, four sacks, two interceptions and one forced fumble on the year. Hilton sits behind Joe Haden and Artie Burns on the depth chart, but only 23, the young cornerback could potentially fly up the ranks in his second season with Pittsburgh.

Hilton, who recorded five tackles (four solo) in Sunday's win over the Browns, finishes up the 2017 season with 64 tackles (48 solo), including four sacks playing in all 16 games.

Analysis: Hilton had a solid rookie campaign, highlighted by his three-sack game against Houston on Christmas Day. An exclusive-rights free agent, his price tag suggests he will return in 2018.

Hilton collected six tackles (all solo) including three sacks in Monday's 34-6 win at Houston.

Analysis: The rookie had his best game of the season, leading a swarming defense that recorded seven sacks. With the possibility of home-field advantage in the playoffs, Pittsburgh will look to help Cleveland, who they defeated 21-18 in Week 1, complete their winless season. A Pittsburgh win combined with a New England loss would give the Steelers, currently the number two seed in the AFC, home-field advantage throughout the playoffs.