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

Isaiah likely and two key defensive backs return

The Ravens will get three players back, including one of Lamar Jackson’s favorite targets in 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 a big part of the defensive line against a strong Steelers offense.

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

Travis Jones is questionable to play

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

However, Jones was a limited participant in practice Thursday and Friday 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.

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

Arthur Maulet was ruled out with a calf injury

Arthur Maulet was benched, a tough blow for the nickel corner who was looking forward to going against 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’ll just have to see where we go with it,” Harbaugh said.

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

He has played 32 percent of the team’s defensive snaps since returning to game action and is a tough and valued piece in the secondary. The Ravens may have to use Marlon Humphrey more in the slot along with the desire for Hamilton.