Tag: Kyle Hamilton

Sep 22, 2025; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Baltimore Ravens safety Kyle Hamilton (14) practices before the game against the Detroit Lions at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mitch Stringer-Imagn Images

Short-handed Ravens add S Kyle Hamilton to DNP list

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The Baltimore Ravens’ injury woes continued with safety Kyle Hamilton added to the list of players not practicing Thursday in advance of Sunday’s home game against the Houston Texans.

Hamilton, who is listed with a groin injury, had been limited in practice Wednesday.

Baltimore (1-3) has struggled with key injuries in the early part of the season. Among those not practicing Thursday, along with Hamilton, were quarterback Lamar Jackson (hamstring), fullback Patrick Richard (calf), linebacker Roquan Smith (hamstring) and cornerbacks Marlon Humphrey (calf) and Chidobe Awuzie (hamstring).

There was some good news for the Ravens with center Tyler Linderbaum (calf) improving after he was limited Wednesday.

Cooper Rush is slated to start at quarterback for Baltimore should Jackson remain sidelined. Off the bench in the Ravens’ 37-20 road loss Sunday to Kansas City, Rush completed nine of 13 passes for 52 yards without a touchdown or interception.

Rush has started 14 of his 40 career games, including eight last season when he filled in for Dak Prescott with the Dallas Cowboys.

–Field Level Media

Nov 7, 2024; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Baltimore Ravens safety Kyle Hamilton (14) reacts after tips a Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (9) pass during the first quarter at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-Imagn Images

Ravens’ Kyle Hamilton inks extension, becomes NFL’s top-paid safety

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Baltimore Ravens All-Pro Kyle Hamilton signed a four-year contract extension that makes him the highest-paid safety in NFL history, general manager Eric DeCosta announced Wednesday.

While DeCosta did not reveal the sum total, multiple media outlets reported that it’s worth $100.4 million with $82 million guaranteed. The $25.1 million average annual value eclipses the $21.25 million pocketed by Detroit Lions safety Kerby Joseph.

“We started really kind of engaging with Kyle and his group just before we broke on vacation,” DeCosta said. “But I would say that talks started to heat up about three weeks ago. Appreciate the dialogue that we had with those guys. I think the deal really does speak to how we feel about Kyle — highest-paid safety in the NFL.

“That’s a responsibility that we don’t take lightly. We’ve had a few players over the years become the highest paid at their position. And I think when you are the highest paid, that’s an important distinction. And I think Kyle has proven that he’s going to carry that very well, and we expect him to continue to be an impact player in our defense for years to come.”

The Ravens picked up Hamilton’s fifth-year option on April 30.

Hamilton, 24, was the No. 14 overall pick of the 2022 NFL Draft. He has appeared in 48 games (36 starts) in the regular season, with 250 tackles, seven sacks, five interceptions (one for a TD) and four forced fumbles.

He was a first-team All-Pro in 2023 and is a two-time Pro Bowl selection.

“Well deserved, as you all know,” DeCosta said. “Phenomenal player, phenomenal person. A great leader. I’m very, very proud of Kyle. Everything he brings to the community, on and off the field, his family. We think this really recognizes his impact on our team and in the community.”

–Field Level Media

East Rutherford, NJ -- December 15, 2024 -- Kyle Hamilton of the Ravens and Tyrone Tracy Jr. of the Giants in the first half. The Baltimore Ravens came to MetLife Stadium to play the New York Giants.

Ravens pick up option of Kyle Hamilton, decline Tyler Linderbaum

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The Baltimore Ravens picked up the fifth-year option on All-Pro safety Kyle Hamilton while declining the same commitment to offensive lineman Tyler Linderbaum on Wednesday.

General manager Eric DeCosta said he intends for the 2022 first-round picks to continue to wear a Ravens uniform for years to come.

“We are exercising the fifth-year option for Kyle Hamilton with the goal of working toward a multi-year contract extension,” DeCosta said in a team statement.

“While we will not apply the fifth-year option to Tyler Linderbaum, it is our intention for him remain a Raven long term.”

Hamilton, 24, was the No. 14 overall pick of the 2022 NFL Draft. He has appeared in 48 games (35 starts) in the regular season, with 250 tackles, seven sacks, five interceptions (one for a TD), four forced fumbles and four fumble recoveries.

He was a first-team All-Pro in 2023 and is a two-time Pro Bowl selection. In 2026, he will earn $18.6 million.

Linderbaum, 25, was take 11 picks after Hamilton in the same draft. A two-time Pro Bowl selection, he has played in 49 regular-season games (all starts) over three years.

Had the Ravens picked up his option, he would have been paid $23.4 million in 2026. Instead, he will play out the final season of four-year, $13.23 million rookie deal as DeCosta hopes to negotiate an extension.

A May 1 deadline (Thursday) is in place for teams to exercise the fifth-year option for 2022 first-round draft selections.

–Field Level Media

Nov 12, 2023; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Baltimore Ravens safety Kyle Hamilton (14) celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the Cleveland Browns during the first quarter at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jessica Rapfogel-USA TODAY Sports

Report: Ravens S Kyle Hamilton (MCL) week-to-week

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Baltimore Ravens safety Kyle Hamilton is considered week-to-week with an MCL sprain, ESPN reported Monday.

An MRI confirmed the knee injury sustained during Sunday’s 37-31 overtime win against the Los Angeles Rams.

Hamilton, 22, had seven tackles against the Rams. He had the non-contact injury on the final play of the first quarter but returned later in the half. His last play came in the third quarter before he was ruled out for the remainder of the game.

A first-round pick (14th overall) in 2022, Hamilton has started all 13 games for the Ravens (10-3) and has 69 tackles, nine passes defensed, three sacks and two interceptions. He had an 18-yard pick-six against the Cleveland Browns in Week 10.

If Hamilton can’t play on Sunday at Jacksonville (8-5), veteran Daryl Worley is in position to get the start at strong safety.

–Field Level Media

Oct 1, 2023; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Baltimore Ravens safety Kyle Hamilton (14) runs after intercepting a pass in the fourth quarter against the Cleveland Browns at Cleveland Browns Stadium. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-USA TODAY Sports

Ravens S Kyle Hamilton ejected; Titans QB Ryan Tannehill injured

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Baltimore Ravens safety Kyle Hamilton was ejected from Sunday’s game in London following a helmet-to-helmet hit on Tennessee Titans wide receiver Chris Moore.

Also, Titans quarterback Ryan Tannehill sustained an apparent ankle injury during the third quarter. He was able to finish Tennessee’s drive, however second-year quarterback Malik Willis replaced him to start the fourth quarter.

Hamilton hit Moore during the pass attempt with 8:37 remaining in the third quarter, resulting in flags being thrown following the incompletion.

Moore, who spent his first five seasons with the Ravens, struggled to get to his feet and needed to be assisted off the field.

Hamilton, 22, entered Sunday’s contest with 24 tackles, three sacks and one interception in five games (all starts) this season.

He has 86 tackles, five sacks and one pick in 21 career games (nine starts) since being selected 14th overall in the 2022 NFL Draft out of Notre Dame.

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Apr 28, 2022; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Notre Dame safety Kyle Hamilton after being selected as the fourteenth overall pick to the Baltimore Ravens during the first round of the 2022 NFL Draft at the NFL Draft Theater. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

Ravens agree to deal with first-round pick DB Kyle Hamilton

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The Baltimore Ravens signed first-round pick Kyle Hamilton to his rookie contract on Tuesday.

Hamilton, a defensive back from Notre Dame, agreed to a four-year contract and will receive a fully-guaranteed $16.3 million, plus a signing bonus just more than $9 million, according to multiple reports. The deal also includes an option for a fifth year.

The Baltimore Sun reported that it is believed to be one of the largest rookie deals in franchise history.

A two-time All-American at Notre Dame, the 6-foot-4 Hamilton racked up 138 tackles, eight interceptions and 16 pass breakups for the Irish across 31 games in three seasons. He has also impressed the Ravens in offseason workouts.

“He’s doing the things that we’re expecting him to do,” Ravens defensive coordinator Mike Macdonald told the Sun. “… He’s right on schedule, but we don’t tell him that — try to provide some sense of urgency for him. But he’ll get there. Really pleased with Kyle.”

The Hamilton deal comes five days after Baltimore signed its other first-round selection, center Tyler Linderbaum, who was the 25th overall pick.

The Ravens have now signed six of their 2022 draft picks. Five selections remained unsigned, including second-round pick David Ojabo, an outside linebacker from Michigan.

Across the NFL, quarterback Kenny Pickett remains the highest unsigned draft pick from this class. Baltimore’s divisional rival, the Pittsburgh Steelers, selected him out of Pitt with the 20th overall pick.

–Field Level Media