Ravens Teammates Humphrey and Hamilton Clash Over Linderbaum Signing

Veteran cornerback Marlon Humphrey calls out young safety Kyle Hamilton's reaction to former teammate's departure.

Published on Mar. 10, 2026

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Baltimore Ravens cornerback Marlon Humphrey appeared to take a shot at his teammate, safety Kyle Hamilton, after Hamilton posted a graphic on social media about former Ravens center Tyler Linderbaum signing with the Las Vegas Raiders. Humphrey responded to a fan's tweet criticizing Hamilton's reaction, saying "He's exactly who you think he is!! I know him personally..!"

Why it matters

The public clash between two key defensive players highlights tensions within the Ravens organization, which is undergoing significant changes after a disappointing 2025 season that saw the firing of head coach John Harbaugh. The team is trying to rebound and become a Super Bowl contender again in 2026.

The details

Linderbaum, who spent his first four NFL seasons with the Ravens, recently signed a record-breaking contract to join the Raiders. Hamilton, a young safety, posted about Linderbaum's departure on social media, which drew criticism from a Ravens fan. Veteran cornerback Marlon Humphrey, one of the longest-tenured Ravens players, then publicly called out Hamilton, saying the fan's criticism was justified and that he "knows Hamilton personally."

  • Linderbaum signed with the Raiders on March 10, 2026.
  • Humphrey responded to the fan's tweet criticizing Hamilton on March 13, 2026.

The players

Marlon Humphrey

A veteran cornerback and one of the longest-tenured players on the Baltimore Ravens defense.

Kyle Hamilton

A young safety who is considered a key part of the Ravens' defensive future.

Tyler Linderbaum

A former Ravens center who recently signed a record-breaking contract with the Las Vegas Raiders.

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What they’re saying

“Sometimes I wonder if Kyle Hamilton hates the ravens. Guy shares this and the likely signings but not a like, comment or share in relation to the Crosby or other ravens news. Maybe I'm overreacting but it's something I've noticed for a while now.”

— Ravens Fan (X)

“You're not overreacting. He's exactly who you think he is!! I know him personally..!”

— Marlon Humphrey, Ravens Cornerback (X)

What’s next

The Ravens' new coaching staff and front office will need to address the apparent tension between Humphrey and Hamilton and ensure the team's defensive leaders are on the same page as the team aims to bounce back in 2026.

The takeaway

This incident highlights the challenges the Ravens face in rebuilding their team and culture after a disappointing 2025 season. The public clash between two key defensive players raises questions about team chemistry and leadership that the new coaching staff will need to address.