The Lions re-signed Hamilton (undisclosed) on Monday.
The Lions claimed Hamilton (elbow) off waivers from Washington on Tuesday.
Hamilton was waived by Washington on Monday.
Hamilton (elbow) was placed on injured reserve Monday.
Hamilton won't return to Sunday's game against the Seahawks due to an elbow injury, Rhiannon Walker of The Athletic reports.
Hamilton will replace Kevin Pierre-Louis in the starting line for Sunday's game against Seattle, Nicki Jhabvala of The Washington Post reports.
Hamilton notched 49 tackles (37 solo), one sack, two defended passes and one interception across 16 contests in 2019.
Hamilton recorded six tackles (three solo) and a sack in Sunday's 19-16 win over the Lions.
Hamilton (chest) was a full practice participant Wednesday, Adam Caplan of SiriusXM Radio reports.
Hamilton (chest) didn't play in Thursday's preseason loss to the Bengals.