McDonald announced his retirement from the NFL on Friday.

McDonald brought in five of his six targets for 33 yards in Sunday's 24-22 loss to Cleveland.

McDonald hauled in his lone target for five yards in Sunday's 28-24 win over the Colts.

McDonald was not targeted on 60 offensive snaps during Monday night's 27-17 loss to the Bengals.

McDonald failed to secure either of his two targets in Sunday's 26-15 loss to the Bills.

McDonald was not targeted over his 28 offensive snaps during Monday's 23-17 loss to Washington.

McDonald played 39 percent of offensive snaps during Wednesday's 19-14 win over the Ravens, but he wasn't targeted.

McDonald (illness) has been added to the Steelers' active roster, the Teresa Varley of the team's official site reports.

The Steelers don't list McDonald (illness) on Tuesday's injury report, Teresa Varley of the team's official site reports.

McDonald (illness) is expected to be activated from the reserve/COVID-19 list and return to practice Tuesday, but offensive coordinator Randy Fichtner said the team hasn't decided whether the tight end will be available to play Thursday against the Ravens, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.