Ravens list Kyle Hamilton as defensive back on week 1 depth chart

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Last updated Sep 8, 2026

Ravens list Kyle Hamilton as defensive back on week 1 depth chart
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The Baltimore Ravens have designated Kyle Hamilton as a defensive back rather than a safety on their official Week 1 depth chart. While Hamilton remains on the roster, the change in classification suggests the team intends to deploy him in multiple roles across the field. Head coach Jesse Minter previously identified Hamilton as a positionless player and expressed an intention to utilize him near the point of attack. Jaylinn Hawkins and Malaki Starks currently hold the designated starting spots at safety for the team. Meanwhile, Nnamdi Madubuike is listed as a starter after participating in recent team drills following his recovery from neck surgery. The defensive lineup remains partially unsettled, with Trenton Simpson and Teddye Buchanan both competing for a first-team linebacker position alongside Roquan Smith.

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  • Kyle Hamilton is listed as a defensive back instead of a safety.
  • Jaylinn Hawkins and Malaki Starks are the listed starters at safety.
  • Head coach Jesse Minter views Hamilton as a positionless player.
  • Nnamdi Madubuike returns to the lineup after undergoing neck surgery.
  • Trenton Simpson and Teddye Buchanan are both listed at linebacker.
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  • 8:00 PMYahoo SportsRavens list Kyle Hamilton as a defensive back rather than a safety on depth chart
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Kyle Hamilton is listed as a safety on the Ravens' roster, but the team has him in a different spot on their Week 1 depth chart.

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