Kyle Hamilton signs big contract extension with Ravens This contract makes him the highest paid safety in the NFL and firmly establishes this deal as one of the all-time terrible contracts. The deal is worth an average of $25.1 million per year. It includes an eye-popping $82 million in guaranteed money, which more than doubles the previous high-water mark for a safety ($45 million). Hamilton’s new contract keeps him with the Ravens at least through the 2030 season. This new contract will be a key achievement for the individual as well as the organization.
The extension is a testament to Hamilton’s remarkable skill, athleticism and multi-faceted contributions on the field. Over the last three years, he’s proven himself to be one of the best defensive backs in the country. Yet he remains the only player in that era to do something truly special. He registered no fewer than 15 tackles for loss, five sacks, and five interceptions. Edelman’s talent to play a big role on every phase of the game has made him a first-time All-Pro, an honor long overdue. He’s received a Pro Bowl selection for both of the previous two seasons.
In 2023, Hamilton ranked first among all safeties in yards allowed per completion with 7.76 yards allowed per completion. His 18 tackles for loss established a new Ravens franchise record for most tackles for loss by a defensive back. His incredible 10 tackles for loss set a new school record, breaking Ed Reed’s mark set back in 2003. Hamilton’s stunning performance is a reminder of his tremendous gifts and his relentless pursuit of perfection.
Ravens general manager Eric DeCosta praised Hamilton’s rare skill set when the Ravens selected him, calling him “kind of a unicorn.” Most important to him, he said, was how the multi-year deal showed the organization’s confidence in Hamilton.
“I think the deal really does speak to how we feel about Kyle,” – Eric DeCosta
The financial implications of Hamilton’s extension are certainly worth discussing. His current salary cap number jumps from $43.5 million in 2025 to $74.5 million in 2026! This reworking reflects the Ravens’ commitment to their All-Pro safety.
The Ravens unanimously viewed Hamilton as a top-five prospect in the 2022 NFL Draft. This bold selection served as a precursor to just how much potential he had. His ascent as the top-paid safety is a long-overdue historic achievement for the franchise. He becomes the first Ravens player to win this title since Ed Reed was awarded a six-year, $40 million contract in 2006.
Looking back on his career, his accomplishments and wishes for the future, Hamilton said he hopes to do great things.
“I think you check a lot of boxes off hopefully throughout your football career. And not to toot my own horn, I feel like I’ve checked a good bit ever since high school, and Super Bowl still has to be checked. We’re not trying to wait anymore. So I want to get greedy with that,” – Kyle Hamilton
DeCosta reassured the need for confidential negotiations to be held. He emphasized the importance of being able to provide enough opaqueness concerning big business transactions, which can be incredibly helpful.
“I think it’s good to keep these kind of things with the players and these business things as quiet as possible,” – Eric DeCosta
Hamilton’s contract extension not only reinforces his standing as one of the league’s premier safeties but underscores the Ravens’ commitment to building a competitive team for years to come. Everyone will be watching his performance closely on the field. He’s hell-bent on taking his team further than ever before in chasing that elusive Super Bowl title.
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