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Staying with Washington The Commanders signed Hamilton on Monday.

Impact Hamilton played 15 games for the Commanders in 2025, totalling 18 tackles (12 solo) and two passes defensed. The cornerback was a consistent special teams contributor who was also called upon as a defensive depth piece late in the season. His consistency and versatility have earned him another year with the Commanders as the team looks to contend for the NFC East title.

MAY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Signs with Washington Hamilton and the Commanders agreed on a contract Monday.

Impact Hamilton will join the Commanders ahead of the team's second preseason contest Aug. 18 versus the Bengals. The cornerback will replace Kevon Seymour (undisclosed) in Washington's secondary after Seymour was placed on injured reserve Monday.

AUGUST 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Works out for Washington Hamilton (quadriceps) worked out for the Commanders on Sunday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Impact Hamilton injured his quad in Week 16 last season while with the Falcons and finished out the 2024 campaign on injured reserve. Now healthy, the 32-year-old is looking for a new opportunity ahead of the 2025 season. He has 109 regular-season games of NFL experience.

AUGUST 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Placed on IR due to quad injury The Falcons placed Hamilton (quadriceps) on injured reserve Saturday, Terrin Waack of the team's official site reports.

Impact Hamilton injured his quadricep in the first quarter of the Falcons' Week 16 win over the Giants. His placement on injured reserve means Hamilton will be forced to miss Atlanta's next four games. That means he won't play in the final two games of the regular season, and he would only be eligible to return from IR if the Falcons qualify for the playoffs and make it to the NFC Championship Game. Hamilton mostly played on special teams during the regular season and will finish with seven tackles (five solo) across 11 games.

DECEMBER 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Falcons place DB Antonio Hamilton Sr. on injured reserve The Falcons sign ILB Josh Woods to active roster in lieu of the move.

DECEMBER 28, 2024 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM

Won't play Sunday Hamilton (quadriceps) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Commanders, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.

Impact Hamilton is now set to miss his fifth game of the season Sunday, as he was unable to practice throughout the week after sustaining a quadriceps injury in Atlanta's Week 16 win over the Giants. With Kevin King (concussion) also ruled out, Dee Alford is the Falcons' only slot cornerback available for the Week 17 contest.

DECEMBER 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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DECEMBER 22, 2024 • Associated Press

Won't return against Giants Hamilton (quadriceps) has been ruled out for the rest of Sunday's game against the Giants, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.

Impact Hamilton injured his quadriceps in the first quarter of Sunday's game, and he will not rejoin the team following halftime. Kevin King is slated to see more snaps at slot corner for the second half due to Hamilton's injury.

DECEMBER 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable to return Hamilton is considered questionable to return to Sunday's game versus the Giants due to a quadriceps injury, D. Orlando Ledbetter of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.

Impact The severity of Hamilton's injury is unknown at this time. It occurred during the first quarter. While he is sidelined, Kevin King could potentially see some snaps in the slot.

DECEMBER 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Full practice Wednesday Hamilton (pectoral) was a full participant at the Falcons' practice Wednesday, Daniel Flick of SI.com reports.

Impact Hamilton appears to be set to return to the field after missing the team's Week 11 loss to the Broncos with a pectoral injury before the team was idle in Week 12. The 31-year-old could step into a starting role at cornerback against the Chargers on Sunday with Dee Alford (hamstring) and Mike Hughes (neck) still nursing injuries.

NOVEMBER 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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NOVEMBER 15, 2024 • Associated Press

Out in Week 11 Head coach Raheem Morris told reporters Friday that Hamilton (pectoral) won't play in Sunday's matchup against the Broncos, Amna Subhan of the Falcons' official site reports.

Impact Hamilton logged three consecutive DNPs during Atlanta's week of practice after likely sustaining a pectoral injury in the team's Week 10 loss to the Saints. With Hamilton, Dee Alford (hamstring) and Mike Hughes (neck) all ruled out for Week 11, the only corners on the Falcons' active roster without an injury designation are A.J. Terrell, Kevin King and Clark Phillips.

NOVEMBER 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with injury Hamilton (pectoral) didn't practice Wednesday.

Impact Hamilton could be in jeopardy of missing time after he likely sustained a pectoral injury in the Falcons' Week 10 loss to the Saints. If the special-teamer is unable to practice in at least a limited fashion Thursday or Friday, he'll likely miss Atlanta's Week 11 matchup against the Broncos.

NOVEMBER 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Gets green light Hamilton (back) is active for Sunday's game against the Buccaneers.

Impact Hamilton will return to action after missing Atlanta's Week 7 loss to Seattle due to a back injury. Hamilton has made four appearances this season, playing exclusively on special teams in three of those games. However, he could crack the secondary rotation versus Tampa Bay, as Justin Simmons (hamstring) will be sidelined for the first time this season.

OCTOBER 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Could return for Week 8 Hamilton (back) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Buccaneers, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.

Impact Hamilton missed the Falcons' Week 7 loss to the Seahawks due to a back injury. However, the South Carolina State product has a chance to return in Week 8 after logging a week of limited practice sessions. If he's unable to play through the issue Sunday, expect Dee Alford to see increased work as the Falcons' top slot cornerback.

OCTOBER 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Inactive Week 7 Hamilton is listed as inactive for Sunday's game against the Seahawks due to a back injury.

Impact Hamilton has primarily been a special teams contributor for Atlanta this season, so the defense should not feel his absence. The depth cornerback's next opportunity to suit up will come one week at Tampa Bay.

OCTOBER 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Ramps up activity Hamilton (groin) was a full participant in practice Thursday.

Impact Hamilton has yet to suit up this season for the Falcons, but his ability to get in a full practice session on Thursday should signal that the 31-year-old will suit up Sunday against the Chiefs. He's expected to bolster Atlanta's depth in the secondary.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Opens week limited Hamilton (groin) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.

Impact Hamilton has been held out of the first two games of the regular season due to a groin injury he sustained in early September. He was able to log back-to-back limited practices leading up to Monday's game against the Eagles, but he wasn't able to suit up for that contest. If he's able to increase his practice participation Thursday and Friday, then Hamilton should be able to make his Falcons debut against the Chiefs on Sunday. Across 14 regular-season games with the Cardinals in 2023, Hamilton tallied 40 tackles (29 solo), 11 passes defended and one interception.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Week 2 Hamilton (groin) has been ruled out for Monday's game against Philadelphia, Daniel Flick of SI.com reports.

Impact Hamilton was able to log back-to-back limited practices Friday and Saturday, but he hasn't progressed through his groin injury enough to suit up for Week 2. His next chance to suit up will come Week 3 against the Chiefs on Sept. 22.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Doesn't practice Thursday Hamilton (groin) was a DNP for Thursday's practice, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.

Impact Hamilton popped up on the Falcons' injury report leading up to Week 1 against the Steelers, which he ended up being ruled out for. His DNP to start the week doesn't bode well for his chances of playing against the Eagles in Week 2, but he has two more opportunities to practice in some capacity. Hamilton appeared in 14 regular-season games for the Cardinals in 2023, finishing with 40 tackles (29 solo), 11 passes defended and one interception.

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out to face Steelers Hamilton (groin) did not practice Friday and is ruled out for Sunday's game against the Steelers.

Impact Hamilton was not listed on Wednesday's injury report, but he popped up as a limited participant Thursday before missing practice entirely Friday. The veteran's next chance to suit up will come Week 2 versus the Eagles on Monday Night Football.

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Nursing groin injury Hamilton was limited during Thursday's practice session due to a groin injury, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.

Impact The groin injury appears to be recent, as Hamilton was not listed on the Falcons' injury report Wednesday. His participation level Friday will provide a better picture around his status for Sunday's regular-season opener against the Steelers. Hamilton enters this season in a depth role in the Falcons' secondary after finishing 2023 with 40 tackles (29 solo), 11 passes defended and one interception across 14 regular-season games with the Cardinals.

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Headed to Atlanta The Falcons signed Hamilton on Thursday, Amna Subhan of the team's official site reports.

Impact After spending each of the last three seasons with the Cardinals, Hamilton has found a new home in Atlanta. The veteran cornerback has appeared in 98 games (18 starts) across his eight-year NFL career, logging 147 total tackles and 25 passes defended, including two interceptions. Hamilton is expected to compete for a depth role in the Falcons' secondary ahead of the 2024 season.

APRIL 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Falcons sign cornerback Antonio Hamilton to add experience at position

The Atlanta Falcons have signed eight-year veteran cornerback Antonio Hamilton

APRIL 4, 2024 • Associated Press

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