Overview

• The team confirmed the extension Wednesday, with general manager Eric DeCosta calling Hamilton a “unicorn” for his impact across the defense.
• The agreement spans four years and $100.4 million, with reports citing $82 million guaranteed, including $48 million fully guaranteed.
• The contract resets the safety market, surpassing Kerby Joseph’s April benchmark and carrying an average value of about $25.1 million, according to OverTheCap reporting.
• DeCosta said negotiations began before the offseason and picked up about three weeks ago as both sides closed in on terms.
• Baltimore had already exercised Hamilton’s 2026 option; the 24-year-old is a two-time Pro Bowler and multi-year All-Pro with 250 tackles, seven sacks and five interceptions in 48 games.