Ben Roethlisberger, Vince Williams Among 4 Steelers Placed on COVID-19 List

Quarterback Ben Roethlisberger is among four Pittsburgh Steelers players who were placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list Tuesday.

Per an official statement from the team, Roethlisberger, linebacker Vince Williams, offensive lineman Jerald Hawkins and running back Jaylen Samuels will be required to isolate for five days and can't take part in activities at the Steelers' facilities.

On Monday, the Steelers announced they were informed a player tested positive for COVID-19.

Per NFL Network's Tom Pelissero, each of the four players was deemed to be a "high-risk close contact" of the player who tested positive.

Pelissero did note that Roethlisberger, who suffered a knee injury during the second quarter of Sunday's win over the Dallas Cowboys, can go to the team's facilities to rehab "when there are limited players and personnel and [he must] wear appropriate PPE as will medical and training staff."

Pittsburgh placed tight end Vance McDonald on the reserve/COVID-19 list Monday, giving the team a total of five players on the list.

Last month, the NFL updated its policy for high-risk close contacts of someone who tests positive for the coronavirus. Players must remain on the list for at least five days from the date they last had contact with the infected person and return negative PCR tests each day.

If each of the four Steelers placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list Tuesday tests negative throughout the week, the earliest they will be able to return is Saturday.

Pittsburgh hosts the Cincinnati Bengals at Heinz Field on Sunday with kickoff scheduled for 4:25 p.m. ET.

The Steelers are the NFL's last remaining undefeated team with an 8-0 record. They lead the Baltimore Ravens (6-2) by two games in the AFC North.