The Pittsburgh Steelers got their first real taste of the National Football League’s COVID-19 protocols when Vance McDonald tested positive upon returning from their trip to play the Dallas Cowboys in Week 9.
The team was without four players this week who were considered high risk cases, and no name was larger than quarterback Ben Roethlisberger.
This isn’t to suggest the Steelers didn’t miss Vince Williams’ veteran presence in defensive meetings or Jaylen Samuels and Jerald Hawkins’ depth, but the franchise quarterback is a linchpin for the offense.