DaVon Hamilton Injury News & Updates
Keep up with the latest injuries from the Jaguars vs Cardinals game on Sunday with our National Football League injury report.Nov 5, 2025
Dealing with back injury
Hamilton (back) was limited in Wednesday's practice.
ANALYSIS
Hamilton may have tweaked his back during Jacksonville's Week 9 overtime win over Las Vegas, when he played 41 snaps (37 on defense, four on special teams) without recording a tackle. He'll have two more opportunities to practice in full and avoid an injury tag heading into Sunday's game against Houston. The 2020 third-rounder has 17 tackles (seven solo) through eight regular-season games.
Jan 10, 2025
Makes career-high 62 tackles
Hamilton racked up 62 tackles (34 solo) across 17 regular-season games with the Jaguars in 2024.
ANALYSIS
Hamilton enjoyed a career year in terms of production, but as was the case largely across the board for Jacksonville's defense, he struggled to emerge as a true difference maker. He has two years remaining on his deal with the Jaguars, though the team has a potential 'out' after the 2025 campaign. Hamilton has now logged back-to-back seasons without recording a single sack.
Oct 28, 2023
Set to return for Week 8
The Jaguars activated Hamilton (back) from the reserve/injured list Saturday.
ANALYSIS
The 2020 third-round pick out of Ohio State will now be in line to make his season debut after being placed on injured reserve at the end of training camp. Hamilton played in all 17 games last season for the Jaguars and registered 56 tackles (27 solo), 2.5 sacks and a forced fumble. He'll add depth to the team's interior defensive line alongside Roy Robertson-Harris and Adam Gotsis.
Oct 18, 2023
No go for Week 7
Hamilton (back) will be inactive for Thursday's matchup with the Saints.
ANALYSIS
Hamilton was a full participant at practice all week, but he'll be held out for at least one more contest as he works his way back from a back injury. The defensive tackle will now shift his focus to being ready for Jacksonville's Week 8 contest with Pittsburgh on Oct. 29.
Oct 13, 2023
Not ready for return
Hamilton (back) will not make his season debut in Sunday's game against the Colts. Demetrius Harvey of The Florida Times-Union reports.
ANALYSIS
The Jaguars designated Hamilton for a return Thursday, but it looks like they are going to ease him back into the swing of things. He has a 21-day practice window to return, so there is no need to rush him out there. The 26-year-old nose tackle is expected to give the Jaguars' interior defensive trenches a notable boost upon his return.
Oct 12, 2023
Practice window opens
The Jaguars designated Hamilton (back) for a return to practice Thursday, Mia O'Brien of 1010 XL 92.5 FM Jacksonville reports.
ANALYSIS
Hamilton's 21-day practice window begins today. The Jaguars can activate him from IR at any point within that period, meaning he could have a chance to suit up for Sunday's game against the Colts. The 26-year-old nose tackle should provide Jacksonville's defense with a notable boost when full cleared.
Sep 27, 2023
Not going to London
Hamilton (back) will not be taking the trip to London and will miss each of the team's next two games, Michael DiRocco of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Hamilton would have been eligible to be activated from injured reserve before the team's Week 5 matchup with the Bills in London, but he'll remain in Jacksonville to continue training for his return. This would leave Week 6 against the Colts as his next likeliest return date, although there's still no guarantee the Ohio State product will be ready by then.
Aug 31, 2023
Lands on IR
Hamilton (back) will start the season on Jacksonville's injured reserve.
ANALYSIS
The Jaguars were hopeful Hamilton was nearing a return, but they will choose to exercise caution instead. He was plagued throughout training camp with back spasms. The 26-year-old nose tackle is viewed as a key component to Jacksonville's defense, but he will now have to miss at least the first four games of the season. In the meantime, Angelo Blackson will presumably fill in for him.
Aug 24, 2023
Nearing return
Hamilton (back) could return next week, according to head coach Doug Pederson, J.P. Shadrick of the Jaguars' official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Hamilton's back spasms have plagued him throughout training camp. After initially being sidelined at the start, he returned to practice in early August before being shut down again. His return would certainly be good news for the Jaguars, after giving the 26-year-old a three-year, $34.5 million extension in the offseason.
Aug 21, 2023
Still recovering from back issue
Coach Doug Pederson said on Monday that Hamilton (back) remains "on the road to recovery," Mark Long on USA Today reports.
ANALYSIS
Hamilton remains away from the team but continues to be "monitored by the professionals," Pederson said. Details have been scarce on the nature of Hamilton's issue, but it's been described as a non-football medical problem. Hamilton inked a three-year, $34.5 million extension through 2026 earlier in the offseason.
Aug 20, 2023
Dealing with injury
Hamilton (back) is dealing with a non-football related injury, Demetrius Harvey of the Florida Times-Union reports.
ANALYSIS
Hamilton was seen on crutches after the team's preseason game Saturday as a result of a medical issue and there is currently no timetable for his return. The 26-year-old dealt with back spasms during training camp and will now look to get healthy ahead of the start of the regular season.
Aug 10, 2023
Practicing once again
Hamilton (back) practiced Wednesday, John Shipley of SI.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Hamilton dealt with back spasms to start camp, but he's back to full health and making a statement in practice. The 26-year-old is having the best camp of his career according to Shipley, and has dominated one-on-one reps so far, while also providing constant pressure in team drills. He should be the team's primary nose tackle after securing a three-year, $34.5 million contract extension in April.
Jul 29, 2023
Could return next week
Head coach Doug Pederson told reporters Saturday that Hamilton (back) may be back at training camp next week, Michael DiRocco of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Hamilton has been dealing with back spasms to start training camp. He signed a three-year, $34.5 million extension with the Jaguars in April following a 2022 season where he registered 56 tackles, 2.5 sacks, one forced fumble and a fumble recovery in 17 games while starting in 14. Once healthy, the 2020 third-round pick should assume his starting role at nose tackle for a Jaguars' defense that finished 12th in points per game allowed (18.8) and fourth in turnovers (27) last season.
Apr 26, 2023
Lands three-year extension
The Jaguars signed Hamilton to a three-year, $34.5 million extension Wednesday, NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reports.
ANALYSIS
Hamilton was entering the final year of his rookie deal after being selected No. 73 overall in the 2020 NFL Draft. He played a career-high 610 defensive snaps last season, appearing in all 17 games. Hamilton has just 4.5 career sacks, three fumble recoveries and one forced fumble, but he's a reliable source of snaps on the interior of the defensive line.
Oct 23, 2022
Playing Sunday
Hamilton (foot) is officially active for Sunday's game against the Giants.
ANALYSIS
The 25-year-old was considered questionable with a foot injury but will play through the issue for a second straight week. Hamilton has 16 tackles (eight solo) through the first six games of 2022.
Oct 16, 2022
Will play Sunday
Hamilton (foot) is active Sunday against the Colts.
ANALYSIS
Hamilton was a limited participant in practice all week, but he feels well enough to take the field Sunday. His ability to suit up should be a boost to the Jaguars defensive line.
Oct 14, 2022
Deemed questionable for Sunday
Hamilton (foot) is questionable for Sunday's matchup against the Colts.
ANALYSIS
Hamilton presumably picked up a foot injury during the team's Week 5 win over Houston and was limited at each practice ahead of Week 6. If he's unable to suit up Sunday, expect Corey Peters to garner increased snaps in the middle of Jacksonville's defensive line.
Jan 2, 2022
Removed from COVID-19 list
Hamilton (illness) was activated off the reserve/COVID-19 list Saturday, John Shipley of SI.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Hamilton tested positive for the virus Monday, but he was able to clear the NFL's COVID-19 protocols in time to be active for Week 17. Over his last three games, Hamilton has played 88 defensive snaps, registering 13 tackles (nine solo) and one pass deflection.
Dec 27, 2021
Lands on COVID list
Hamilton (undisclosed) was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list Monday.
ANALYSIS
Hamilton finds himself on the COVID list a day after recording five tackles (three solo) versus the Jets. Jay Tufele should see more run at nose tackle while Hamilton is sidelined.
Dec 8, 2021
Returning to health
Hamilton (knee) did not appear on the injury report Wednesday.
ANALYSIS
Hamilton was active for the team's Week 13 matchup against the Rams but did not play due to a bruise on his knee. However, his absence from the injury report Wednesday indicates that he will likely be ready to assume his regular role as a key to Jacksonville's defensive line. Through 11 games this season, Hamilton has recorded 26 tackles, one sack and one pass defended.
Dec 6, 2021
Doesn't play in Week 13
Hamilton didn't appear in Sunday's loss to the Rams due to a knee bruise, John Shipley of SI.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Coach Urban Meyer said Monday that Hamilton was considered day-to-day throughout last week, and the defensive tackle was unable to take the field in the blowout loss. Jay Tufele saw increased playing time against the Rams and should take on an increased role once again if Hamilton is held out Sunday against Tennessee.
Oct 31, 2021
Active Sunday
Hamilton (shoulder) is active for Sunday's contest against the Seahawks, John Oehser of the Jaguars' official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Hamilton was limited throughout practices leading up to the Jaguars' Week 8 matchup with the Seahawks, but he will be available Sunday. The 24-year-old defensive tackle has registered at least four tackles in three games this season.
Oct 30, 2021
Questionable heading into Sunday
Hamilton (shoulder) is questionable for Sunday's game against Seattle.
ANALYSIS
Hamilton has yet to miss a game this season and put in limited practices all week. If he can't go, Taven Bryan might be looking at more playing time.
Dec 5, 2020
Move to IR official
Hamilton (knee) was placed on injured reserve Saturday.
ANALYSIS
Coach Doug Marrone said Monday that the 23-year-old would be placed on injured reserve, though the team didn't officially make the move until Saturday. Hamilton must miss at least the next three contests, so he'll be eligible to be activated for the Dec. 27 matchup with the Bears.
Nov 30, 2020
Will miss at least three weeks
Coach Doug Marrone said Hamilton (knee) will be placed on injured reserve Monday, John Shipley of SI.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Marrone also stated that the team received "good news" regarding Hamilton's injury, but the rookie will be required to miss at least three weeks. Hamilton took over the starting defensive tackle job when Abry Jones (ankle/hamstring) went to injured reserve in Week 6. Jones could return for this week's game against Minnesota; otherwise, either Daniel Ekuale or Taven Bryan will fill into Hamilton's role.
Nov 29, 2020
Injures knee Sunday
Hamilton was carted off the field with a knee injury during Sunday's loss to the Browns, John Shipley of SI.com reports.
ANALYSIS
The rookie third-rounder was quickly ruled out of the game following he injury. He's been a major factor on Jacksonville's defense his season, consistently playing a majority of the snaps on defense. The team should update his condition over the next couple of days.
Aug 2, 2020
Back from COVID-19 list
The Jaguars activated Hamilton (illness) from the reserve/COVID-19 list Sunday.
ANALYSIS
Hamilton was moved to the reserve/COVID-19 list Monday, but he's now back on the active roster. The rookie third-round pick will resume competing for a depth role along the interior of Jacksonville's defensive line.
Jul 29, 2020
Moves to COVID-19 list
The Jaguars placed Hamilton (illness) on the reserve/COVID-19 list Tuesday.
ANALYSIS
The rookie third-round pick has either tested positive for COVID-19 or come into close contact with someone who has. He'll now need to gain full clearance before joining teammates at training camp.
Download the app