Star safety Kyle Hamilton said he will play Sunday against the Pittsburgh Steelers in a battle for first place in the AFC North.
Hamilton returned to practice Thursday, a week following his ankle injury against the Bengals, and was back on the field Friday as a full participant. He carries no injury designation.
"I think it was big for me to get out and at least do a full practice before the game," Hamilton said. "The trainers did a good job getting me back healthy, and I feel good."
The Ravens' 32nd-ranked secondary needs him, as Hamilton takes on a wide range of responsibilities and will be a key player in slowing down Pittsburgh's hot offense that has averaged more than 30 points per game over the past three weeks since Russell Wilson took over as the starter.
Hamilton has the second-most tackles (71) and passes defensed (seven) on the team, as well as two sacks, three tackles for loss, and one forced fumble. He is Baltimore's highest-graded defender on Pro Football Focus by a wide margin.
"I think if I'm able to play, I'm going to play. Playing through pain or whatever – not saying that I am right now – I think it's important," Hamilton said.
"We only get a handful of these games. It's' not like we're in the MLB or NBA – every single one of these counts, especially this one [with a] division opponent on the road. I want to be available as much as possible for my team, and I think I was just raised, 'If you can go, go.' So, I'll do that."
Isaiah Likely and Two Key Defensive Reserves Returning
The Ravens will get three players back, including one of Lamar Jackson's favorite targets in tight end Isaiah Likely (hamstring).
Likely was 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'll be an important part of the defensive line against a strong Steelers rushing attack.
Cornerback Jalyn Armour-Davis, who has also missed the past two games due to a knee injury, was a full practice participant all week. The Ravens have additional depth at outside cornerback, however, with the addition of Tre'Davious White.
Travis Jones Is Questionable to Play
The Ravens' defensive line play surged last week when Travis Jones looked healthier coming back from a lingering ankle injury to play a career-high in snaps.
However, Jones was a limited participant at 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.
Warren, however, is questionable because of a back injury that knocked him out of practice Thursday and left him limited Friday. He's been heating up in recent weeks and has 217 rushing yards and 96 receiving yards on the season.
Arthur Maulet Ruled Out With Calf Injury
Arthur Maulet has been ruled out, a tough blow for the nickel cornerback who was looking forward to go 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 didn't have any information on Maulet.
"We're just going to have to see where we go with that," Harbaugh said.
It has been a difficult season for Maulet. He was one of the Ravens' top defensive players in summer practices, but suffered a knee injury in training camp that required arthroscopic knee surgery and sidelined him for the first seven games.
He's played 32% of the team's defensive snaps since returning to game action, and is a hard-nosed and valued piece of the secondary. The Ravens may have to use Marlon Humphrey more in the slot, along wish Hamilton.
