The Cincinnati Chapter of the Pro Football Writers of America today named CB Mike Hilton as the recipient of the Bengals' 2024 Media Cooperation award.
Hilton is the first Bengals defensive player to win the award since former LB Vincent Rey in 2018. He becomes the 24th recipient of the honor, which is awarded annually for professionalism and respect while working with the media throughout the regular season. OT Orlando Brown Jr. and DE Sam Hubbard also were finalists.
"Mike Hilton's willingness to always be available and professional with the media after wins, difficult losses and during the week makes him a fitting selection for this honor," said chapter president Mike Petraglia.
Throughout the season, Hilton went above and beyond his contracted media obligations to accommodate reporters multiple times per week. He provided insight on many aspects of the team, a duty he has performed without fail during his tenure with the Bengals.
An eighth-year player who joined the Bengals as a free agent in 2021, Hilton has been an integral part of Cincinnati's defense over the last four seasons. He has played in 15 games with nine starts this season, and totaled 69 tackles, 12 TFLs, four PDs and one INT.
| Year | Player |
| 2001 | FB Lorenzo Neal |
| 2002 | OT Willie Anderson |
| 2003 | HB Brandon Bennett |
| 2004 | LB Brian Simmons |
| 2005 | DT John Thornton |
| 2006 | WR T.J. Houshmandzadeh |
| 2007 | DT Bryan Robinson |
| 2008 | G Bobbie Williams |
| 2009 | QB Carson Palmer |
| 2010 | HB Cedric Benson |
| 2011 | S Chris Crocker |
| 2012 | OT Andrew Whitworth |
| 2013 | DT Domata Peko |
| 2014 | DT Devon Still |
| 2015 | OT Andrew Whitworth |
| 2016 | CB Dre Kirkpatrick |
| 2017 | DE Carlos Dunlap |
| 2018 | LB Vincent Rey |
| 2019 | QB Andy Dalton |
| 2020 | HB Giovani Bernard |
| 2021 | TE C.J. Uzomah |
| 2022 | C Ted Karras |
| 2023 | WR Ja'Marr Chase |
