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Steelers Cornerback Jalen Ramsey Plays vs. Browns

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Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Jalen Ramsey was listed as active for Thursday Night Football.

The Steelers faced the Cleveland Browns in a Week 4 matchup.

Before each NFL game, teams release a list of inactive players.

Inactive players are not allowed to take part in the game.

Players who are not on this list are considered active.

Ramsey's name did not appear on the Steelers' inactive list.

This meant he was cleared to play against the Browns.

Ramsey is an important part of the Steelers' defense.

As a cornerback, his job is to cover opposing receivers.

The Steelers also got a positive update about their defensive line.

Reports described this as a "massive break" for the team.

A defensive line is the group of players closest to the ball.

Their job is to stop runs and pressure the quarterback.

Good health on the defensive line helps a team's overall defense.

Fans and analysts often watch inactive lists closely before games.

These lists can reveal who will actually play that night.

Ramsey's active status was seen as good news for Pittsburgh.

The Steelers hoped his presence would strengthen their defense.

Thursday Night Football is a weekly NFL broadcast.

It gives fans a chance to watch games outside the usual Sunday schedule.

The Week 4 matchup between the Steelers and Browns drew attention partly because of Ramsey's status.

Details about the final score were not included in this report.

Vocabulary6 words

cornerback
a defensive player who covers receivers
inactive
not allowed to play in that game
active
allowed to play in that game
defense
the team of players trying to stop the other side from scoring
defensive line
the row of defensive players nearest the ball
quarterback
the player who usually throws or hands off the ball on offense

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1. What does it mean that Ramsey was 'active' for the game?
2. What position does Jalen Ramsey play?
3. What other positive update did the Steelers receive?

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Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Jalen Ramsey was listed as _____ for Thursday Night Football.

The Steelers faced the Cleveland Browns in a Week 4 _____.

Before each NFL game, teams release a list of _____ players.

Inactive players are not allowed to take part in the _____.

Ramsey's name did not appear on the Steelers' _____ list.

As a cornerback, his job is to cover opposing _____.

The Steelers also got a positive update about their defensive _____.

Reports described this as a "massive _____" for the team.

Their job is to stop runs and pressure the _____.

Fans and analysts often watch _____ lists closely before games.

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