Roethlisberger taken off of COVID-19 list
Ben Roethlisberger’s unexpected week off won’t stop him from starting against the Cincinnati Bengals.
The Pittsburgh Steelers activated their longtime quarterback and three other teammates off the COVID-19 list on Saturday, clearing the way for Roethlisberger to be in uniform when the Steelers (8-0) play host to Cincinnati.
Roethlisberger, linebacker Vince Williams, running back Jaylen Samuels and reserve offensive lineman Jerald Hawkins were forced to self-quarantine this week after teammate Vance Mcdonald tested positive for the coronavirus. All four players have repeatedly tested negative, clearing the way for them to play.
Bears: Running back David Montgomery has been declared out for Monday night’s game against the Minnesota Vikings, still dealing with the concussion he suffered in the second half of Sunday’s loss to the Tennessee Titans. Montgomery has not been cleared to return to practice and will miss the first game of his career Monday.
Browns: Activated running back Nick Chubb from injured reserve, clearing the way for him to play Sunday against Houston after missing four games with a sprained right knee.
Packers: Activated linebacker Christian Kirksey from injured reserve and placed tight end/ fullback John Lovett on IR. The Packers also elevated safety Henry Black and wide receiver Juwann Winfree to the active roster as COVID-19 replacements and elevated cornerbacks Keivarae Russell and Stanford Samuels from the practice squad.