Hamilton signed a contract with the 49ers on Friday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

EDGE Analysis

Shortly after showing up for a tryout, the 49ers opted to give Hamilton a chance. He had primarily been a practice squad participant for the Packers over the past two seasons. The 25-year-old will now attempt to earn a role providing depth at linebacker for an already stingy 49ers defense.

The Packers have waived Hamilton, Rob Demovsky of ESPN.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Primarily a practice squad member in Green Bay for his first two seasons, Hamilton did suit up for nine games during his tenure there. He ended up accumulating four tackles (two solo) during his time on the 53-man roster. The 25-year-old is now set to look for a new destination for a fresh start.

Green Bay elevated Hamilton from its practice squad Saturday, per the team's official site.

EDGE Analysis

Hamilton's elevation is his first this season, though he played in six contests for the Packers last year. In those games, he logged 61 defensive snaps and recorded three tackles. His role Sunday against the Commanders may be primarily on special teams.

The Packers waived Hamilton on Tuesday, Wes Hodkiewicz of the team's official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Hamilton sat out the preseason opener against the 49ers due to a groin injury but played in each of the final two exhibition games. However, he didn't do enough to land a spot on Green Bay's initial 53-man roster. The Packers originally signed the pass rusher in mid-September last year as an emergency option after Za'Darius Smith underwent back surgery, though Hamilton appeared in only six games and recorded three tackles across 61 defensive snaps.

Hamilton was held out of Friday's game against the 49ers after picking up a groin injury, Matt Schneidman of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Hamilton apparently suffered his injury during practice this past week as he was listed out just before kickoff against San Francisco. With the second-year outside linebacker out, fellow backups Jonathan Garvin, Tipa Galeai and Kingsley Enagbare should see increased pass-rushing opportunities Friday night.

Hamilton was restored to the Packers' practice squad from the COVID-19 list Friday, Aaron Wilson of Sportstalk 790 Houston reports.

EDGE Analysis

Hamilton has appeared in five games for the Packers this season. Now healthy, he'll work to earn another shot on the active roster, or at least prove he deserves to return in 2022.

Hamilton has been placed on the Packers' practice squad reserve/COVID-19 list.

EDGE Analysis

Hamilton will now need to clear the league's health and safety protocols before he can return to practice.

Hamilton signed a deal to join the Packers' 53-man roster Friday, Tom Silverstein of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.

EDGE Analysis

Hamilton has been signed off of the Buccaneers' practice squad after the Packers found out that starter Za'Darius Smith is slated to miss some time with a back injury. While Smith is out, Rashan Gary should take over his starting role, while Hamilton may fill a reserve role off the bench.

The Buccaneers claimed Hamilton off waivers from the Cowboys on Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

Hamilton spent time on Dallas' practice squad as a rookie after going undrafted out of North Texas. He'll now continue his development in Tampa Bay while fighting for depth opportunities.

The Cowboys released Hamilton on Wednesday, Rob Phillips of the team's official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Hamilton spent time on Dallas' practice squad as an undrafted rookie last season, but he never got a chance to see the active roster. He'll search for a depth role and chance to make his debut with another club.