Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger and three of his teammates — linebacker Vince Williams, running back Jaylen Samuels and offensive lineman Jerald Hawkins — were put on the reserve/Covid-19 list Tuesday. It came one day after tight end Vance McDonald was put on the list following a positive test, and the four were put on as close contacts. Roethlisberger and Williams have the best chance of playing in Sunday’s game against the Cincinnati Bengals, IF they continue to test negative. Under the NFL’s protocols, they must quarantine for five days and must pass Covid tests throughout the week in order to be able to play. The 8-0 Steelers are the only NFL team that’s still undefeated.
Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin said back-up Mason Rudolph will get the bulk of practice snaps this week – but Josh Dobbs will also get some of the reps.
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