Overview
- Texans coach DeMeco Ryans announced Monday that Tank Dell was removed from the NFL’s 21-day practice window and added to the 53-man roster for Sunday’s game vs. the New York Giants.
- Dell returns after roughly 22 months out following a Dec. 21, 2024 injury that dislocated his kneecap and tore the ACL, MCL, LCL and meniscus.
- Coaches say there are no huge expectations for Dell and that he will get a limited, depth-oriented role as the team monitors his game speed and workload.
- Houston’s receiver group now includes Nico Collins, Marvin Harrison Jr., Jaylin Noel, Xavier Hutchinson and Kayshon Boutte, which will shape how often Dell is targeted.
- The activation gives Dell a chance to show he is healthy late in his rookie contract and could affect his short-term playing time and earning opportunities if he proves durable.