The recent four-year, $86 million contract extension for Kerby Joseph with the Detroit Lions sets a significant precedent for Kyle Hamilton of the Baltimore Ravens. Hamilton’s impressive performance, including a Pro Bowl nod in his second season, positions him as a top safety, likely aiming for a contract that exceeds Joseph's. With the market now reset, Hamilton stands to become the highest-paid safety in NFL history. His statistics—over 100 tackles, at least one interception, and multiple sacks and forced fumbles—emphasize his value in Baltimore's defensive scheme.

Joseph's new deal not only makes him the highest-paid safety at $21.5 million annually but also raises the bar for all safeties, including Hamilton. As Baltimore looks to extend Hamilton, they will likely reference Joseph's contract as a benchmark. The Ravens' defense, now under new coordinator Zach Orr, will benefit from Hamilton’s versatility, which has already been proven in his ability to excel in multiple roles. With Hamilton entering his fourth year, this pivotal time could see him negotiating a deal upwards of $100 million.