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Report: Max Scharping Tests Positive For COVID-19, Texans Close Team Facilities

Aaron Wilson is reporting that Houston Texans guard Max Scharping has tested positive for Coronavirus.

Texans are activating wide receiver Isaiah Coulter from injured reserve to the active roster, and are placing offensive guard Max Scharping on the reserve-COVID-19 list, according to league sources

— Aaron Wilson (@AaronWilson_NFL) October 28, 2020

The Texans subsequently issued this statement, without specifically naming Scharping, announcing they are closing their facilities today in the wake of a positive COVID-19 test from one of their players:

With the Texans off on a bye this week, this development shouldn’t put any NFL games this weekend in jeopardy.