The Baltimore Ravens were overwhelmed by the Jacksonville Jaguars, whose defense increasingly strangled an offense led by a third-string, undrafted rookie quarterback. The game went from bad to worse when All-Pro safety Kyle Hamilton was ruled out in the third quarter with a hip injury; Jacksonville won 33-10.
Hamilton was later seen standing on the sideline, which offers some hope that the injury might not be as serious as feared, especially coming just days after the team lost Lamar Jackson. It’s not clear exactly when Hamilton was hurt; Jonas Shaffer of the Baltimore Banner suggested it may have occurred on a play where Hamilton dove for a misthrown pass from Trevor Lawrence.
Ravens head coach Jesse Minter had no firm update after the loss, saying the team was concerned anytime a player leaves the game and that they would have more information later. Hamilton, in his fifth NFL season, has been honored as an All-Pro in each of the last three years — first-team in 2023 and 2025 and second-team in 2024 — and is widely regarded as the centerpiece of Baltimore’s defense because of his athleticism, versatility and football IQ.
A major injury would be a new development for Hamilton, who had appeared in at least 15 games in each of his first four seasons.
Fan Take: This matters because Hamilton is a foundational piece of the Ravens’ defense; losing him would significantly weaken a unit already coping with the absence of Lamar Jackson and could shift AFC playoff dynamics. It also underscores how quickly a team’s fortunes can change and why depth and durability are crucial in the NFL.
Source: sports.yahoo.com
