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Schwesinger (ankle) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Ravens.

Schwesinger was held out of the first two practices of Week 6 prep due to a Grade 1 ankle sprain that he picked up during the Browns' Week 5 loss to the Jets. He was able to practice in a limited fashion Friday to draw the questionable tag, but if he cannot play Sunday, then Winston Reid and rookie fifth-rounder Justin Jefferson would be the top candidates to start at linebacker.

Elliott (knee) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against the Buccaneers, Adam Caplan of SiriusXM NFL Radio reports.

Elliott's 21-day return window was opened Oct. 8. The safety did not play in the Steelers' Week 5 game against the Colts and has now been ruled out ahead of Week 6. Elliott was a limited participant in all three practices during Week 6 prep but is still not quite ready to return to the field.

Graham (knee/ankle) is questionable for Sunday's game against Baltimore.

Graham opened Week 6 prep with back-to-back DNP's but was able to return to practice Friday in a limited capacity, which was enough for the second-year pro to earn the questionable tag for Sunday's AFC North showdown. Adin Huntington would start alongside Maliek Collins for a second consecutive game if Graham is not cleared to play.

Thompson (quadriceps) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Chiefs.

Thompson earned the questionable tag for Week 6 after logging three consecutive limited practices, giving the rookie fourth-rounder a chance to return from a three-game absence. If he's cleared to play, then Thompson could operate in an elevated role offensively, seeing as Tre' Harris (hamstring) has been ruled out.

Ramsey (wrist) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Buccaneers, Adam Caplan of SiriusXM NFL Radio reports.

Ramsey played through his wrist injury in the Steelers' Week 5 win over the Colts. The slot cornerback should suit up despite the injury once again in Week 6 against the Buccaneers after ending the week with consecutive limited sessions.

Shelley (hamstring) is listed as doubtful for Sunday's game against the Chiefs.

It looks like Shelley will miss a second consecutive game due to a hamstring injury, which he has worked through for most of the regular season. With Donte Kackson (hamstring) already ruled out, Deane Leonard figures to start opposite Cam Hart at outside cornerback, assuming Shelley is also inactive.

Lambert-Smith (hamstring) is questionable for Sunday's game against Kansas City.

Lambert-Smith has a chance to be activated from injured reserve ahead of Sunday's AFC West showdown. The second-year wideout was a full participant in Friday's practice, and if he's activated from IR, then he could operate in an elevated role on offense due to the absence of Tre' Harris (hamstring).

Dean (ankle) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's game against the Buccaneers, Adam Caplan of SiriusXM NFL Radio reports.

Dean was a limited practice participant throughout all of the Steelers' Week 6 prep. The cornerback's fate for Sunday's game remains uncertain as he continues to navigate an ankle injury he suffered in Week 4 against the Browns. If Dean cannot suit up, Sean Murphy-Bunting or Daylen Everette should get the start at outside cornerback opposite Asante Samuel.

James (hamstring) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Chiefs.

James was not cleared to practice all week due to a hamstring injury, which will cause him to miss a second-straight week. The Chargers are on a bye for Week 7, so the veteran safety will have additional time to rest ahead of Week 8 against the Rams on Sunday, Nov. 1. Elijah Molden, Tony Jefferson and Genesis Smith are all in line for more defensive snaps in the secondary in James' absence.

Jackson (hamstring) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against the Chiefs.

Jackson will end up missing a second consecutive game due to a hamstring injury he sustained in Week 4 against the Seahawks. He hasn't been cleared to return to practice since sustaining the injury, but with the Chargers on a bye for Week 7, Jackson will have additional time to rest before Week 8 against the Rams on Sunday, Nov. 1. With Rodney Shelley (hamstring) listed as doubtful, Deane Leonard will likely start at outside cornerback Cam Hart in Jackson's absence.