65 Jerald Hawkins OT

Hawkins (undisclosed) was activated from the reserve/COVID-19 list ahead of Monday's game against Washington, Brian Batko of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

The 27-year-old completed his second stint on the COVID-19 list and is now back on the active roster. Hawkins should provide depth at offensive tackle for the Steelers.

Hawkins (undisclosed) was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list Saturday.

The 27-year-old was on the COVID list earlier in November as a high-risk close contact, and he's now back on the list in the wake of some positive tests for Pittsburgh. Hawkins will be unavailable unclear he clears the league's protocols.

The Steelers activated Hawkins from the reserve/COVID-19 list Saturday, Ray Fittipaldo of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

Hawkins was considered a high-risk close contact to Vance McDonald, who tested positive for the virus. The fifth-year lineman has tested negative through Saturday, however, so he's eligible to play Sunday against the Bengals.

Hawkins was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list Tuesday as a high-risk close contact of Vance McDonald, Teresa Varley of the Steelers' official site reports.

The 27-year-old will need to isolate for five days per the NFL's COVID-19 protocols, but he could still play Sunday against the Bengals if he continues to test negative for the virus.

Hawkins signed with the Steelers on Tuesday, Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Hawkins was most recently a member of the Texans' practice squad, but after a Week 1 injury suffered by starting right tackle Zach Banner (knee), Pittsburgh decided to pursue Hawkins as a depth option for their offensive line.

Hawkins (coach's decision) is inactive for the team's Week 12 contest against the Falcons, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports.

Hawkins' absence will continue as he has yet to be active for a game this season. Donovan Smith will man left tackle as the team takes on the Falcons.

Hawkins (quadriceps) will be placed on injured reserve Monday, Ed Bouchette of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

Hawkins tore a quadriceps muscle in practice last week and could be out of action for many months. The Steelers signed free agent offensive lineman Bryce Harris to take his place on the roster.

Hawkins (knee) was not listed on the Steelers' injury report Wednesday.

Hawkins did not play against the Bears on Sunday after participating fully in practice early last week and eventually being listed questionable. The 23-year-old seems to be healthy, but with Alejandro Villanueva (illness) also not listed on the report, Hawkins will likely resume a reserve role.

Hawkins (knee) wasn't listed Wednesday on the Steelers' injury report.

Hawkins hadn't practiced in two weeks, so his return to the field Wednesday was a welcome surprise. Starting left tackle Alejandro Villanueva (illness) was also absent from the injury report, so Hawkins should be in store for a backup role in the Week 3 matchup with the Bears.

Hawkins (knee) did not practice Friday and has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Vikings.

Hawkins remains without a timetable for a return, as he hasn't been able to practice over the last two weeks. Chris Hubbard will fill in once again as a reserve tackle for the Steelers.

Hawkins will not play in Sunday's season opener against the Browns due to a knee injury.

The knee injury kept Hawkins limited in Wednesday's practice, but the tackle ended up not practicing for the rest of the week. Chris Hubbard is expected to serve as the backup tackle in Hawkins' absence.

Hawkins (shoulder) participated in the Steelers preseason win over the Falcons on Sunday.

Hawkins spent all of 2016 on the injured reserve after suffering a season-ending shoulder injury. His recovery seemingly is complete, however, as he logged 40 snaps in the exhibition contest. The 23-year-old projects to provide depth on the offensive line heading into the season.