Houston Texans backup quarterback Kyle Allen tests positive to COVID-19. He will miss the preseason opener

Houston Texans quarterback Kyle Allen They tested positive for COVID-19, and will be missing their preseason opener against The New Orleans Saints ESPN confirmed the news on Thursday that a source had confirmed it on Saturday.

Allen is battling Jeff Driskel The No. 2 quarterback spot. Both have one-year contracts with the Texans. After playing for Texas, Allen signed a $2.5million contract. Washington Commanders The previous two seasons.

Allen completed 67.9% (for 730 yards and five touchdowns) of his passes in six games for the Commanders. He had his best season in 2019, with the Commanders. Carolina PanthersWhen he was a starter, he threw 3,322 yards and 17 touchdowns.

Starting quarterback Davis Mills Lovie Smith, Texans coach Lovie Smith said that Driskel would take the rest of Driskel’s snaps.

Pro Football Network first reported that Allen had tested positive.