Overview
- Dell hauled in a deep pass from C.J. Stroud for a 63-yard touchdown in his second game back from the severe left‑knee injury that cost him the 2025 season.
- The 2024 injury involved multiple torn ligaments, meniscus damage and a knee dislocation that required surgeries and nearly two years of rehab.
- Houston has kept Dell on a limited snap plan since activating him to the roster, and the touchdown came on only his second notable appearance after a late return to practice.
- Dell’s lengthy injury history, including a rookie‑year fibula fracture and a 2024 non‑player shooting wound, sharpens concerns about his long‑term durability and short‑term role.
- How the Texans allocate snaps and evaluate his knee over the next games will shape his roster role and near‑term contract value, so the team’s medical reports and usage patterns are the key items to watch.