Steelers place Vance McDonald on reserve/COVID-19 list
The Pittsburgh Steelers announced Monday that an unnamed player has tested positive for COVID-19.
The player in question immediately entered self-quarantine, and the team remains in the NFL's intensive protocol, according to the club's release.
Pittsburgh placed tight end Vance McDonald on the reserve/COVID-19 list later Monday, according to The MMQB's Albert Breer. The 30-year-old played 24 snaps for the Steelers in Sunday's 24-19 win over the Dallas Cowboys, catching one pass for 2 yards.
Today's COVID-19 update. Steelers TE Vance McDonald goes on the list.
- Albert Breer (@AlbertBreer) November 9, 2020
(Also, 49ers CB Richard Sherman designated for return.) pic.twitter.com/lqo4UAsC4h
McDonald did not practice last Friday due to what was listed on the league-mandated injury report as an "illness," according to Chris Adamski of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review.
This is the first time this season the Steelers have reported a player testing positive. The team was already in the NFL's intensive protocol after a staff member tested positive last weekend.
McDonald has tallied nine receptions for 61 yards this season.
The Steelers are scheduled to face the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 10.
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