PITTSBURGH -- Jalen Ramsey’s hamstring injury looms over the Pittsburgh Steelers’ defense after the star defensive back was in and out of the team’s win over the Minnesota Vikings .

Ramsey returned at one point but exited on the final drive of the game, leading to questions on if he would play moving forward.

Joey Porter Jr. is likely on the mend from his own hamstring injury, but Ramsey’s versatility at safety and the nickel can not be replaced by just Porter.

“I think it’s like any time you lose a starter. You’re gonna have to work through those things,” defensive coordinator Teryl Austin said. “But, right now, it’s typical. It happens because you have to deal with it every year. Most of the time, it’s not the same starting unit out there all 17 games. So we’ll work our way thr

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