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Former Texans defensive back Kareem Jackson tests positive for COVID-19

Former Houston Texans defensive back Kareem Jackson tested positive for coronavirus Wednsday morning.

Jackson started feeling congested a few days ago, then started having the chills, which is what prompted him to get tested, according to Denver’s 9News reporter Mike Klis.

ESPN's Adam Schefter reported the news first.

Jackson played nine seasons for the Texans before signing with the Denver Broncos in 2019. He had 71 tackles and two intereptions in his first season in Denver last year.