Ravens’ Kyle Hamilton Suffers Non-Contact Injury vs. Bengals

The Baltimore Ravens could be looking at a major loss on defense.

Oct 6, 2024; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Baltimore Ravens safety Kyle Hamilton (14) runs with the ball against Cincinnati Bengals tight end Mike Gesicki (88) in the first half at Paycor Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Katie Stratman-Imagn Images / Katie Stratman-Imagn Images

Non-contact injuries are among the scariest injuries in football, and unfortunately, the Baltimore Ravens may have just lost one of their best defenders to one.

Late in the second quarter of Thursday night's game against the Cincinnati Bengals, star safety Kyle Hamilton suffered an apparent left leg injury while dropping back into coverage. He remained down on the field before hobbling to the locker room.

According to the team, Hamilton is officially questionable to return.

Safety Kyle Hamilton (ankle) is questionable to return.

— Baltimore Ravens (@Ravens) November 8, 2024

Hamilton, the No. 14 pick in the 2022 NFL Draft, has blossomed into one of the Ravens' best defensive playmakers over the past couple of years. He earned his first career All-Pro nod last season, and has picked up right where he left off this season. Through nine games, he has 67 total tackles, three tackles for loss, two sacks, five passes defended and a forced fumble.

What makes Hamilton stand out is his incredible versatility. He can play as a deep safety, a box safety, a nickel cornerback and virtually anything in between. That was his main selling point coming out of college, and it's absolutely held true at the NFL level.

If Hamilton is out for an extended period, the Ravens' safety room is in trouble. Both Marcus Williams and Eddie Jackson have been benched recently, so while they're playing on Thursday, it's still not a great situation. Ar'Darius Washington has been a bright spot on a struggling defense, but he's still mostly a rotational player.

The Bengals lead 14-7 with less than a minute to go in the first half.

Make sure you bookmark Baltimore Ravens on SI for the latest news, exclusive interviews, film breakdowns and so much more!

• Ravens vs. Bengals: 3 Things To Watch
• Ravens RB Could Make Season Debut vs. Bengals
• Ravens Will Wait To See Newly Acquired CB
• Ravens vs. Bengals Preview: Rivalry Reignited
• Ravens TE Out vs. Bengals