Steelers' Minkah Fitzpatrick, Elandon Roberts, Trenton Thompson Questionable Ahead of Matchup with Ravens

The Steelers list three major players listed as questionable for their important matchup with the Ravens on Saturday.
Steelers' Minkah Fitzpatrick, Elandon Roberts, Trenton Thompson Questionable Ahead of Matchup with Ravens
Steelers' Minkah Fitzpatrick, Elandon Roberts, Trenton Thompson Questionable Ahead of Matchup with Ravens /
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The Steelers are in a "must-win and then get some help" scenario for their Week 18 contest against the Ravens on Saturday at M&T Bank Stadium.

And they'll be without some important names for that game as safety Minkah Fitzpatrick (knee), linebacker Elandon Roberts (pectoral), and safety Trenton Thompson (neck) are all listed as questionable.

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Fitzpatrick has been dealing with a knee injury since Dec. 16 and has played in only 10 games this season. He's registered 64 tackles with three passes defended. Roberts missed last week's game against the Seahawks. The linebacker has appeared in 15 games with 100 tackles with 10 for loss, six quarterback hits and 2.5 sacks.

Quarterback Kenny Pickett is set to return after missing time with an ankle injury. He was a full participant in practice all week and won't get the start, but will serve as the backup to Mason Rudolph, who's making his third straight start.

Running back Najee Harris was a full participant on Thursday after missing Wednesday and should be a full go for Saturday's late afternoon kickoff, while guard

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Isaac Seumalo (shoulder) and defensive tackle Cameron Heyward (groin) are set to play.

Pittsburgh needs a win over the Ravens, who are resting quarterback Lamar Jackson and several other starters, along with help for their best chance to make the postseason, but there are still scenarios where they could make the playoffs even with a loss.


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