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Kyle Hamilton will play in Pittsburgh

Kyle Hamilton will play in Pittsburgh

Isaiah likely and two key defensive reserves return

The Ravens get three players back, including one of Lamar Jackson’s favorite targets in tight end Isaiah Likely (hamstring).

He was likely a full practice participant Thursday and Friday after missing last week’s game. He still ranks fifth on the team in receptions (24) and receiving yards (271).

Defensive end Brent Urban (concussion) is cleared to play after missing the past two games. He will be an important part of the defensive line against a strong Steelers offense.

Cornerback Jalyn Armour-Davis, who also missed the past two games due to a knee injury, was a full practice participant all week. However, the Ravens have additional depth at outside corner thanks to the addition of Tre’Davious White.

Travis Jones is doubtful to play

The Ravens’ defensive play picked up last week as Travis Jones looked healthier upon returning from a lingering ankle injury and played a career-high in snap.

However, Jones was a limited participant in Thursday and Friday’s practices and is now listed as questionable to play.

The Steelers have the fourth-most rushing attempts in the league (309) and rank eighth in rushing offense, averaging 138.3 yards per game behind Najee Harris and Jaylen Warren.

However, Warren is questionable due to a back injury that forced him out of practice on Thursday and limited on Friday. He has been heating up in recent weeks and has 217 rushing yards and 96 receiving yards this season.

Arthur Maulet ruled out due to calf injury

Arthur Maulet has been ruled out, a heavy blow for the cornerback who was looking forward to playing against his former team.

Maulet was added to the injury report Thursday with a calf injury and was seen wearing walking boots in the locker room. Head Coach John Harbaugh said he had no information on Maulet.

“We’ll just have to see where we go with that,” Harbaugh said.

It has been a difficult season for Maulet. He was one of the Ravens’ best defensive players during summer workouts, but suffered a knee injury during training camp that required arthroscopic knee surgery and sidelined him for the first seven games.

He has played 32% of the team’s defensive snaps since returning to game action, and is a tough and valued part of the secondary. The Ravens may need to use Marlon Humphrey more in the slot, along with Hamilton.