ExtremeRavens Posted November 8 Posted November 8 Ravens star safety Kyle Hamilton was ruled out of Thursday night’s prime-time game against the visiting Bengals after he suffered a right ankle injury late in the first half. Hamilton appeared to step awkwardly on tight end Mike Gesicki’s foot as he dropped back in coverage. He wasn’t down long before limping off the field under his own power. The defensive leader and 2023 All-Pro went directly into the medical tent and then the locker room, and Prime Video sideline reporter Kaylee Hartung reported that Hamilton went to the X-ray room. Cincinnati scored five plays later to take a 14-7 lead into the break. In the second half, Hamilton returned to the sideline in street clothes while wearing a boot on his right foot. With 67 total tackles and five pass deflections, Hamilton has been one of the most productive Ravens defenders. He dropped a would-be game-winning interception against Cleveland but in the two games since, has batted down two passes and rebounded fairly well, including a 10-tackle outing against the Denver Broncos. He had four tackles and two passes defended before exiting Thursday night. Baltimore’s defense, which ranks last in the NFL in pass coverage, has had a rotating cast of safeties start next to Hamilton this season. Marcus Williams was benched for Ar’Darius Washington against Cleveland but returned a week later, making Eddie Jackson a healthy scratch. Against Cincinnati, Jackson appeared to be back in the mix. The Ravens will have to rely on the uncertainty of that rotation with Hamilton sidelined for at least the remainder of the night. His loss was evident early in the second half, however, as Ja’Marr Chase caught a pass over the middle and raced 67 yards past Williams and the rest of the secondary for a touchdown to give the Bengals a 21-7 lead. Hamilton said on Tuesday about playing on a short week: “I think it’s a physical thing, obviously, but it’s a big mental thing as well — trying to get the game plan as tight as possible before Thursday. The team [that] brings the most energy usually wins these games.” This article will be updated. Have a news tip? Contact sports editor Tim Schwartz at timschwartz@baltsun.com, 410-332-6200 and x.com/timschwartz13. View the full article Quote
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