Ben Cleveland: Everything you need to know

The Ravens waived Cleveland on Thursday. Cleveland missed the Ravens' last three games while serving a suspension for violating the NFL's Substances of Abuse Policy, and while that suspension was lifted Monday, he will not be on the Ravens' active roster heading into Sunday's regular-season finale against the Steelers. Cleveland could opt to stay with the Ravens on the practice squad or explore his options elsewhere.

The NFL lifted Cleveland's three-game suspension Monday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports. Cleveland has served his three-game suspension for violating the league's Substances of Abuse Policy. The fifth-year pro will be available for Sunday's regular-season finale against the Steelers, when he'll serve in a rotational role on the Ravens' offensive line and as a contributor on special teams.

The NFL suspended Cleveland for three games Monday due to violating the league's Substances of Abuse Policy. Cleveland has served mostly as a blocker on special teams this season, though his absence means Baltimore's depth on the offensive line will be depleted for the next three games. He's eligible to return Week 18 against the Steelers on Jan. 4.