The Houston Texans have two players who tested positive for COVID-19 in guard Max Scharping and outside linebacker Jacob Martin.
Scharping tested positive on Oct. 28 during the team’s bye week, and it had no material impact as the team was off. However, Martin’s positive test, which was reported to the team on the evening of Nov. 4, forced the cancellation of practice and also closure of team facilities.
Interim coach Romeo Crennel provided an update Thursday as to where Scharping is at after having tested positive for COVID-19 a week ago.
“Max is feeling well,” Crennel said. “He has no major symptoms or anything like that. Jacob, he was just discovered, and he has no major symptoms. Max is into his 10-day isolation that’s mandatory. Jacob will start his. I think that they both will be okay and will be able to be back with us.”
According to Crennel, the only factor that could affect their timetable is if their symptoms worsen.
“A lot of times, these guys, and I don’t know what it is — their age because they’re athletes and they work out regularly — their systems can handle things a little bit better,” Crennel said. “They seem to be able to come back from a positive test. So, hopefully these guys will be back and I’m planning on them being back. We can’t do anything about them getting back until after they go through the protocol.”
The Texans take on the Jacksonville Jaguars Sunday at 12:00 p.m. CT from TIAA Bank Field. The game is still on schedule, according to Crennel.
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