Kyle Hamilton returned to practice for the Ravens on Thursday and moved well on the practice field despite his ankle injury.

Baltimore Ravens safety Kyle Hamilton (14) reacts with teammate linebacker Roquan Smith after recovering a fumble by Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 29, 2024, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Nick Wass) AP

Baltimore Ravens safety Kyle Hamilton was working off to the side — not in uniform — during the portion of practice open to reporters.

Ravens safety Kyle Hamilton did not practice Wednesday, six days after injuring his ankle against the Bengals. Kyle Van Noy was also absent.

The Baltimore Ravens offense took a step in the right different to get full strength with top spot of the AFC North on the line at Pittsburgh Sunday. The Raven

Ravens safety Kyle Hamilton took a step in the right direction on Thursday. Hamilton did not participate in practice on Wednesday, but he did some work on a side field while rehabbing the ankle injury he suffered last Thursday.

Kyle Hamilton is back at Ravens practice a week after suffering an ankle injury. That's an encouraging sign that arguably the Ravens' most critical defender has at least a chance to play Sunday in Pittsburgh.