Hamilton will miss minicamp due to an elbow issue with a 2-to-3 week recovery time, Brian Wacker of The Baltimore Sun reports.

EDGE Analysis

Hamilton has "loose bodies" in his elbow, according to head coach John Harbaugh, but he's expected to be ready for training camp. The Notre Dame product is coming off a breakout sophomore campaign that saw him record 13 passes defended, including four interceptions, 3.0 sacks and 81 combined tackles in 15 regular-season games.

Hamilton (knee) was not listed on Baltimore's injury report Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

Despite missing the Ravens' last two games of the regular season due to a knee injury, Hamilton will be available for the divisional round. He projects to start at safety Saturday against a Texans offense that put up 31 points in the wild-card round.

Hamilton (knee) practiced Wednesday, Jamison Hensley of ESPN.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

It's an encouraging sign for Hamilton, who missed Baltimore's last two regular-season games due to a knee injury he sustained in Week 16 at San Francisco. The Ravens also have a first-round bye, which will give him an extra week to ramp up his activity.

Hamilton (knee) is inactive ahead of Saturday's game against the Steelers.

EDGE Analysis

The second-year safety out of Notre Dame will miss his second consecutive game Saturday as he continues to recover from the knee injury he suffered in Week 16. After Saturday, Baltimore won't play again until the divisional round Jan. 20 or 21, which gives Hamilton even more time to nurse his knee issue. Geno Stone is expected to start alongside Marcus Williams in Baltimore's secondary in Week 18.

Hamilton (knee) was a limited participant at practice Thursday and is considered questionable to play Saturday versus the Steelers.

EDGE Analysis

Hamilton was unavailable for Wednesday's first official practice session of the week, returning to log a limited workload Thursday. With the Ravens already locked into the No. 1 seed in the AFC, it wouldn't be a surprise to see the team hold the safety out for the regular season finale against Pittsburgh.

Hamilton (knee) did not participate at practice Wednesday, Jamison Hensley of ESPN.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Hamilton also missed Sunday's win versus the Dolphins with a knee injury that is apparently still bothering him ahead of Week 18. Baltimore has already locked up the top seed in the AFC, so it probably won't push Hamilton too hard during the week.

Hamilton (knee) was estimated as a limited participant on Tuesday's practice report.

EDGE Analysis

Hamilton was injured late in the Week 16 win over the 49ers and didn't play last Sunday against the Dolphins. With the Ravens already locked into the No. 1 seed in the AFC, there's a pretty good chance Hamilton is rested until the Divisional Round.

Hamilton (knee) will not play in Sunday's matchup with the Dolphins.

EDGE Analysis

Hamilton injured his knee in Monday's victory over the 49ers. He was then a nonparticipant at Wednesday's practice before being a limited participant the rest of the week. Baltimore will ultimately exercise caution with its starting strong safety in order to ensure his health going forward. In his absence, Geno Stone is the likely candidate to start at safety alongside Marcus Williams.

Hamilton (knee) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's game against the Dolphins.

EDGE Analysis

Hamilton's chances to play in Sunday's affair seem to be getting slimmer, as he went from logging a limited practice session Thursday to a DNP on Friday. The second-year pro has been a Swiss Army knife for Baltimore, and he's a large part of why the defense is allowing the least points per game (16.3) of any team in the NFL. If Hamilton is unable to suit up in Week 17, expect Daryl Worley to get the nod at strong safety.

Hamilton (knee) was a limited participant at practice Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

Hamilton was forced out of Monday's win at San Francisco early by a knee injury, but thankfully, it doesn't look like the issue is too serious at this point. He's still far from a sure thing to play in Week 17 though, and he'll probably have to upgrade to full practice participation Friday to avoid carrying an injury designation into the weekend.