Roethlisberger activated from reserve/COVID list

Pittsburgh announced Saturday that it has activated Ben Roethlisberger from the reserve/COVID list. Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports

Steelers activate Ben Roethlisberger from reserve/COVID-19 list

By Erin Walsh | Last updated 11/14/20

The Pittsburgh Steelers will have their starting quarterback on Sunday as they attempt to start the season 9-0 and remain the NFL's only undefeated team.

Pittsburgh announced Saturday that it has activated Ben Roethlisberger from the reserve/COVID list. Linebacker Vince Williams, running back Jaylen Samuels and offensive lineman Jerald Hawkins also were removed from the reserve/COVID list.

We have activated QB Ben Roethlisberger, OL Jerald Hawkins, RB Jaylen Samuels and LB Vince Williams from the Reserve/COVID-19 List.@BordasLaw https://t.co/nCAvjNrNhS
— Pittsburgh Steelers (@steelers) November 14, 2020

Roethlisberger and the three other players who were placed on the reserve/COVID list never tested positive for the coronavirus. They were placed on the list out of an abundance of caution because of exposure to tight end Vance McDonald, who returned a positive result last weekend.

The Steelers are set to host Joe Burrow and the Cincinnati Bengals, who are 2-5-1, this weekend.

Head coach Mike Tomlin revealed Friday that the team will have a lengthened walkthrough practice on Saturday in order to give Roethlisberger more time to prepare for Sunday's game.

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