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Kyle Hamilton will play in Pittsburgh
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Kyle Hamilton will play in Pittsburgh

Isaiah is likely and two key defensive reserves return

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

He was likely a full participant in practice 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 last two games. He will be an important part of the defensive line against a strong Steelers rushing attack.

Cornerback Jalyn Armour-Davis, who also missed the last two games with a knee injury, was a full participant in practice all week. The Ravens have more depth at outside cornerback, however, with the addition of Tre’Davious White.

Travis Jones is questionable to play

The Ravens’ defensive line play jumped last week when Travis Jones looked healthier returning from a nagging ankle injury to set a career high in snaps.

However, Jones participated in limited practice in Thursday and Friday and his fitness to play is now questionable.

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.

Warren, however, is questionable due to a back injury that kept him out of practice Thursday and left him limited Friday. He has heated up in recent weeks and has 217 rushing yards and 96 receiving yards this season.

Arthur Maulet ruled out with calf injury

Arthur Maulet was ruled out, a big blow for the nickel cornerback who was eager to face his former team.

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

“We’re just going to have to see where we go with this,” Harbaugh said.

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

He has played 32% of the team’s defensive snaps since his return, and is a hard-nosed and valued part of the secondary. The Ravens may need to use Marlon Humphrey more in the slot, just like Hamilton wants.