Why was Kyle Hamilton ejected? Ravens safety removed from NFL London game after hit on Titans' Chris Moore

Bryan Murphy

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Why was Kyle Hamilton ejected? Ravens safety removed from NFL London game after hit on Titans' Chris Moore image

Kyle Hamilton's first NFL game in London ended much earlier than expected. 

In the third quarter of the Ravens-Titans NFL London game on Sunday morning, the Titans had the ball in Baltimore territory following an interception by cornerback Sean Murphy-Bunting. On the first play following the pick, Titans QB Ryan Tannehill was attempting to connect with wide receiver Chris Moore near the 5-yard line. 

As Moore went up to make the grab, Hamilton came across from the middle, connecting helmet-to-helmet with Moore. 

Hamilton was assessed a 15-yard penalty on the play and immediately ejected from the game. The NFL tweaked its rule this offseason on use of the helmet. The ejection indicates officials believed Hamilton's actions were "flagrant" and went beyond the unnecessary roughness penalty. 

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The very next play, Titans running back Derrick Henry rushed in for the 15-yard score. 

It wasn't the first questionable hit of the day from Hamilton. The Ravens' 2022 first-round pick out of Notre Dame knocked Titans tight end Josh Whyle out of the game with a concussion in the first quarter. Hamilton was not penalized on the play. 

Hamilton's day finished with one solo tackle for Baltimore. With his services no longer available, expect safety Geno Stone to see an uptick in playing time. Veteran safety Daryl Worley remains on the injured reserve. 

Chris Moore injury update

Following the hit from Hamilton, Moore appeared wobbly getting up. He needed assistance standing up right on the field before making his way to the sidelines. 

He went down to the locker room and has been ruled out of the game with a concussion. Moore's day ended with just one catch for six yards on his only target.  

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Bryan Murphy joined The Sporting News in 2022 as the NHL/Canada content producer. Previously he worked for NBC Sports on their national news desk reporting on breaking news for the NFL, MLB, NBA and NHL, in addition to covering the 2020 and 2022 Olympic Games. A graduate of Quinnipiac University, he spent time in college as a beat reporter covering the men’s ice hockey team.