Steelers Cornerback Jalen Ramsey Plays vs. Browns
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Jalen Ramsey played football on Thursday night.
He is a cornerback for the Pittsburgh Steelers.
The Steelers played against the Cleveland Browns.
This game was in Week 4 of the season.
Before the game, teams must name their active players.
Active players can play in the game.
Other players are called inactive. They cannot play.
Ramsey was on the active list for this game.
The Steelers also had good news about their defensive line.
The defensive line is a group of players. They stop the other team.
This news was called a big break for the Steelers.
A break means good luck or a good chance.
Fans were happy to hear Ramsey could play.
The game was shown on Thursday Night Football.
This is a popular show for American football fans.
Vocabulary5 words
- cornerback
- a player who stops the other team from catching the ball
- active
- able to play in the game
- inactive
- not able to play in the game
- defensive line
- players who stop the other team from moving forward
- break
- a piece of good luck
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1. A cornerback for the Steelers 2. Steelers and Browns 3. Active
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Jalen Ramsey played football on Thursday _____.
He is a _____ for the Pittsburgh Steelers.
The Steelers played against the Cleveland _____.
This game was in Week 4 of the _____.
Before the game, teams must name their _____ players.
Active players can _____ in the game.
Other players are called _____. They cannot play.
Ramsey was on the _____ list for this game.
The Steelers also had good news about their defensive _____.
This news was called a big _____ for the Steelers.
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