This means he was in close contact with someone who had it.
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Although Ben Roethlisberger was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list Tuesday, the Pittsburgh Steelers are optimistic their quarterback will be available for Sunday's game against the Cincinnati Bengals.
The team placed Roethlisberger and three others on the reserve/COVID-19 list after they were deemed high-risk close contacts with tight end Vance McDonald, who returned a positive test for the virus Monday.
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Big Ben among 4 to go on Steelers' COVID list
Ben Roethlisberger and three other Steelers players -- Jerald Hawkins, Jaylen Samuels and Vince Williams -- were added to the reserve/COVID-19 list Tuesday as high-risk contacts.
Although Ben Roethlisberger was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list Tuesday, the Pittsburgh Steelers are optimistic their quarterback will be available for Sunday's game against the Cincinnati Bengals.
The team placed Roethlisberger and three others on the reserve/COVID-19 list after they were deemed high-risk close contacts with tight end Vance McDonald, who returned a positive test for the virus Monday.
