The Ravens announced the decisions Wednesday afternoon, 24 hours before the fifth-year option deadline. It, however, had become clear in recent weeks that this is the direction they’d go in, and that had nothing to do with Linderbaum’s performance on the field, where he’s been one of Baltimore’s most consistent players.

The Baltimore Ravens are exercising the fifth-year option on All-Pro safety Kyle Hamilton ahead of the May 1 deadline.

The Ravens are locking in safety Kyle Hamilton for 2026. Baltimore announced the club has exercised the fifth-year option on Hamilton's rookie contract. Hamilton will now be paid $18.6 million in his fifth season.