Overview

• Tank Dell suffered a severe knee dislocation with ACL, MCL, and LCL tears in December 2024, requiring two surgeries and an extended recovery period.
• Dell’s rehabilitation progress has been described as steady and impressive, but experts and team officials suggest he is unlikely to play in 2025, with a slim chance of a late-season return.
• Head coach DeMeco Ryans reiterated the team’s cautious approach, emphasizing Dell will only return when fully ready, with no set timeline for his comeback.
• The Texans bolstered their receiving corps through the draft and free agency, adding players like Christian Kirk, Jayden Higgins, and Jaylin Noel to address Dell’s anticipated absence.
• Dell, known for his resilience, shared a motivational message on social media, vowing to overcome this latest challenge and return to the field.