The Ravens exercised Hamilton's fifth-year option Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

As expected, Baltimore is retaining Hamilton through the 2026 season. The 24-year-old from Notre Dame has earned back-to-back All-Pro selections, logging 188 total tackles, including 5.0 sacks, 22 passes defended, with five interceptions, and three forced fumbles over his last 32 regular-season games. Expect Hamilton to remain one of the Ravens' top defensive playmakers next season, likely starting alongside 2025 first-round pick Malaki Starks.

Hamilton played in all 17 regular-season games in 2024 and finished with 107 tackles (77 solo), including 2.0 sacks, nine pass defenses (one interception), two forced fumbles and one fumble recovery.

EDGE Analysis

Hamilton's tackling output in 2024 was a career high and second most on the Ravens behind Roquan Smith (154). Hamilton registered double-digit tackles in five regular-season games and played every single snap in nine contests. He didn't miss a snap during the Ravens' postseason run, during which he accumulated 12 tackles (six solo) across two games. Hamilton's efforts in 2024 earned him a Pro Bowl nod for a second straight year and a spot on the second-team All-Pro roster, and the Ravens will likely exercise the safety's fifth-year option while working on a contract extension during the offseason, Clifton Brown of the team's official site posits.

Hamilton (knee) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice.

EDGE Analysis

Hamilton was limited in Tuesday's practice due to a knee injury he likely picked up during the Ravens' Week 18 win over the Browns. His full participation in Wednesday's practice indicates that Hamilton is past the issue and should play in Saturday's wild-card round clash against the Steelers. The third-year safety out of Notre Dame finished the 2024 regular season with a career-high 107 tackles (77 solo), including 2.0 sacks, nine pass defenses (including one interception), two forced fumbles and one fumble recovery across 17 games.

Hamilton (knee) was a limited participant in Tuesday's practice, Ryan Mink of the Ravens' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Hamilton logged three tackles during the Ravens' 35-10 win over the Browns in Week 18, but it appears he may have picked up a knee injury in the process. Hamilton will have two more chances this week to increase his practice participation and avoid an injury designation heading into Saturday's wild-card round game against the Steelers.

Hamilton registered two tackles (one solo) and an interception in Wednesday's 31-2 Week 17 win over the Texans.

EDGE Analysis

Hamilton's two stops were his fewest of the campaign, but he also made an impact with a third-quarter pickoff of C.J. Stroud. That was Hamilton's first interception of the season. The third year safety has already established a new career high with 104 total tackles on the campaign.

Hamilton recorded six tackles (four solo) during Sunday's 35-14 win against the Giants.

EDGE Analysis

Hamilton lagged in terms of defensive snaps (44) behind teammate Ar'Darius Washington (60) in Week 15, but he came up with six-plus tackles for the eighth time this season regardless. He's another six tackles away from 100 on the year going into Week 16 versus the Steelers.

Hamilton finished with 10 tackles (nine solo) in Sunday's 18-16 loss to the Steelers.

EDGE Analysis

The star safety also played on all 74 defensive snaps. Hamilton has already matched his tackle total from last regular season with 81 (59 solo). He also has 2.0 sacks, seven pass breakups, a forced fumble and a fumble recovery.

Hamilton (ankle) was a full participant in Friday's practice and doesn't carry an injury designation into Sunday's game against Pittsburgh.

EDGE Analysis

Over this past weekend, Hamilton got work done on his right ankle, which he strained during the Ravens' Week 10 win over the Bengals. His practice participation over the week increased after logging a DNP on Wednesday, and he'll be available for Sunday's AFC North showdown. Through 10 regular-season games, Hamilton has posted 71 tackles (50 solo), including 2.0 sacks, seven pass defenses, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery.

Hamilton (ankle) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice, Ryan Mink of the Ravens' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Hamilton sprained his right ankle during the Ravens' Week 10 win against the Bengals this past Thursday. He underwent treatments over the weekend and didn't practice Wednesday, but his ability to practice Thursday -- albeit in a limited capacity -- indicates the third-year safety is progressing through his recovery. If Hamilton is able to practice Friday, that would give him a chance at playing Sunday against the Steelers.

Hamilton (ankle) did not practice Wednesday, Jonas Shaffer of TheBaltimoreBanner.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Hamilton is still tending to the sprained ankle suffered in Thursday's win over the Bengals. The Notre Dame product underwent treatments for it over the weekend, but it appears that wasn't enough to get him back on the field yet. A clear picture of his status for Sunday's game against the Steelers may not come until closer to kickoff.