Overview
- Texans coach DeMeco Ryans announced on Monday that wide receiver Tank Dell was removed from the NFL's 21-day practice window and added to Houston's active roster for the Week 7 game versus the New York Giants.
- Dell will play in his first NFL game since suffering a major leg injury in December 2024 that included multiple torn ligaments and a dislocated kneecap.
- The activation follows a long rehab and limited non-contact work in practice and replaces the choice the Texans faced to either activate him or keep him on injured reserve for the rest of the regular season.
- Dell's return adds depth to a crowded receiver room that includes Nico Collins, Marvin Harrison Jr., Jaylin Noel, Xavier Hutchinson and Kayshon Boutte, though his snap share and exact role for Week 7 remain uncertain.
- The move has short-term roster and contract implications because Dell is in the final year of his rookie deal and his return could affect playing time, target distribution and next steps for Houston's offense.