PITTSBURGH — Steelers Quarterback Ben Roethlisberger will be out of Sunday’s game against the Detroit Lions. Team spokesperson Burt Lauten announced on twitter Saturday night that Roethlisberger has been placed on the Reserve/COVID List.
The Steelers did not state whether Roethlisberger tested positive for COVID or whether he has any symptoms.
When can Ben Roethlisberger return? (because he IS vaccinated)
— Jenna Harner (@JennaHarner11) November 14, 2021
-if asymptomatic: needs 2 negative tests 24 hours apart
-if symptomatic: 2 negative tests 24 hours apart after being symptom free for 48 hours
-if he continues to test positive, he can return after 10 days
Roethlisberger did confirm on the Dan Patrick show last week that he is vaccinated.
Mason Rudolph will start at quarterback for the Steelers on Sunday.
Stay tuned to WPXI.com for further updates.
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