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Carolina Panthers close facility after positive COVID-19 tests

CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- The Carolina Panthers shut down their facility Monday and Tuesday after announcing "additional" players were placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list coming off the team's bye week.

ESPN's Adam Schefter reported on Sunday the Panthers (4-8) had two positive tests, according to sources.

A team spokesperson said names of the players added to the list won't be announced until later in the day, when transactions are submitted to the league.

Defensive end Yetur Gross-Matos and defensive tackle Bruce Hector (practice squad) were placed on the list last week. They were the first players added to the list since cornerback Rasul Douglas on Oct.