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Steelers rookie OLB Jarvis Jones diagnosed with concussion

Pittsburgh Steelers outside linebacker Jarvis Jones (Justin K. Aller / Getty Images)

Steelers rookie outside linebacker Jarvis Jones has been diagnosed with a concussion, the team acknowledged on Thursday.

Jones is the Steelers' first-round draft pick from the University of Georgia and is now regarded as a question mark for Sunday's game against the Ravens at Heinz Field.

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Jones first told the Steelers' doctors Monday that he was dealing with concussion symptoms and hasn't been cleared to practice, according to the team.

The 6 foot 2, 245-pound starter was diagnosed with a concussion Wednesday and will be listed that way on the injury report today.

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On Wednesday, the Steelers announced a head injury for Jones without mentioning specifically that he has a concussion.

Jones has 14 tackles, three quarterback pressures and four special-teams tackles through five games.

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