Tank Dell - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

On track for season debut Week 7 Texans head coach DeMeco Ryan said Monday that Dell (knee) is on track to return from injured reserve to make his season debut Week 7 versus the Giants, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Hous...

Impact Dell will be making his first appearance since Dec. 21, 2024, when he sustained a severe left knee injury that included a dislocated kneecap and damage to multiple ligaments. Through his first two seasons in the NFL, Dell had emerged as a key complementary option behind No. 1 wideout Nico Collins, but the Texans are likely tempering expectations for the 26-year-old coming off a nearly two-year layoff. Dell, who was cleared to resume practicing Oct. 7 and was a full participant throughout Week 6 prep, is expected to be in line for a light snap count in his 2026 debut.

22 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

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2 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Won't debut in Week 6 The Texans ruled out Dell (knee) for Sunday's game against the Jaguars in London.

Impact Currently in the midst of his second week of practicing with the Texans after having his 21-day evaluation window opened Oct. 7, Dell has taken a notable step forward in his recovery from a severe left knee injury by turning in back-to-back full sessions Wednesday and Thursday. Though the Texans won't bring him back from injured reserve for the London game, Dell stands a strong chance of being activated ahead of the team's Oct. 25 matchup with the Giants and seeing his first game action since December 2024 if he can continue to practice without restrictions next week.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Upgrades to full practice Dell (knee) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice.

Impact Last Wednesday, the Texans opened Dell's 21-day evaluation window, with the receiver proceeding to turn in two limited practices while sitting out another. He's now taken a step forward in his second week of practice, turning in a full session for the first time since he sustained a multi-ligament left knee injury back on Dec. 21, 2024. The Texans will likely want to see Dell turn in additional full practices before reinstating him from injured reserve, but he could have a shot at making his 2026 debut as soon as Sunday against the Jaguars in London if all goes well over the next few days. Once he's reinstated, Dell will be vying with the newly acquired Marvin Harrison as well as Kayshon Boutte, Xavier Hutchinson and Jaylin Noel for playing time behind No. 1 wideout Nico Collins.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 11 • YOUTUBE

Won't return for Week 5 Dell (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Titans.

Impact Dell's 21-day practice window to return from injured reserve opened Wednesday, and the fourth-year wideout logged back-to-back limited practices before not participating in Friday's session. He's in the final stages of his recovery from a severe left knee injury that he sustained in late December of 2024, and while he won't return for Week 5, his next chance to do so is Week 6 against the Jaguars on Sunday, Oct. 18.

OCTOBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Texans-Titans Week 5 Injury Report: Updates on Tank Dell, Azeez Al-Shaair The Houston Texans and Tennessee Titans have released their Week 5 injury report after a third and final practice.

OCTOBER 9 • SI.COM

Remains limited in practice Thursday Dell (knee) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice.

Impact Though he didn't take a step forward in terms of activity after being listed as limited Wednesday upon having his 21-day practice window opened, Dell was seen donning full pads Thursday, per DJ Bien-Aime of ESPN.com. The wideout will likely still need to complete multiple full practices before being activated from injured reserve, so he could face an uphill battle to play in Sunday's game against the Titans. However, so long as Dell's surgically repaired left knee responds well as he ramps up his practice activity, he should be on pace to make his 2026 debut by midseason.

OCTOBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 8 • Associated Press

Returns to limited practice Dell (knee) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice.

Impact It marked Dell's first practice of the regular season, though he remains on injured reserve after his 21-day practice window was officially opened Wednesday. The Texans have been taking it easy with Dell since his complicated 2024 knee injury, and expect more of that the next couple weeks. He's a true wild card for fantasy purposes, as the Texans have a ton of bodies at wide receiver but at the same time are looking for more playmaking ability on offense.

OCTOBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Designated to return from IR The Texans designated Dell (knee) to return from injured reserve Wednesday.

Impact The move opens Dell's 21-day practice window, so he should be back on the field sometime in the next three weeks. Houston's offense is devoid of speed and playmaking ability outside of Nico Collins, but it's also unclear if Dell is going to be the same player he was before suffering his gruesome knee injury late in the 2024 season. He's a total unknown at this point and will compete for snaps and targets with the likes of Kayshon Boutte, Jaylin Noel and Xavier Hutchinson once he returns to action.

OCTOBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Tank Dell's long-awaited return nears a new phase as Texans open his practice window

The Houston Texans expect to open the 21-day practice window for receiver Tank Dell to return this week

OCTOBER 5 • Associated Press

Expected to practice Week 5 Head coach DeMeco Ryans said Monday that he expects the Texans to open Dell's (knee) 21-day practice window this week, Jonathan M. Alexander of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact Still on the mend from the severe multi-ligament knee injury that he sustained Dec. 21, 2024, Dell was able to take part in some full-contact practices during training camp but sat out the Texans' entire preseason slate before he was placed on injured reserve with a designation to return prior to Week 1. The 26-year-old wideout appears to have responded well to the extra recovery time to begin the regular season, and he could be ready to mix into drills when Houston kicks off Week 5 prep Wednesday. Dell likely won't be activated ahead of Sunday's contest in Tennessee, but the Texans' willingness to open his practice window suggests that he's expected to be ready for game action by midseason.

OCTOBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

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SEPTEMBER 18 • FOX SPORTS

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Week 1 Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Debate: Tank Dell Vs. Kayshon Boutte Exploring the fantasy outlook of Houston Texans wideouts Tank Dell and Kayshon Boutte in this fantasy football waiver wire debate.

SEPTEMBER 8 • SI.COM

Takes pay cut from Houston Dell (knee) agreed to take a pay cut from the Texans on Friday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Impact Entering the final year of his rookie deal, Dell was scheduled to collect $3.624 million, but he'll now make just over $1.7 million in 2026. Dell missed the entirety of the 2025 campaign after a catastrophic knee injury suffered toward the end of the previous season. He's now opening this season on injured reserve and won't be eligible to play until Week 5 at the earliest.

SEPTEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Texans had little choice after this latest Tank Dell injury development Houston Texans general manager Nick Caserio went in-depth today on the inner workings of Tank Dell's recovery from a ruptured knee suffered...

SEPTEMBER 1 • TOROTIMES.COM

Inching closer to return Texans general manager Nick Caserio said Tuesday that Dell (knee) is getting "closer" to a return, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Impact "He's close, he's not quite there," Caserio said. "He's closer than he was during training camp." Dell was placed on injured reserve with a designation for return to begin the season and will be required to miss at least the first four games. It's unclear if Dell will be ready to return when first eligible in Week 5 against the Titans. In the meantime, Nico Collins, Kayshon Boutte, Xavier Hutchinson and Jaylin Noel should see most of the snaps at wideout for Houston.

SEPTEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Landing on IR Dell (knee) will begin the season on IR with a designation to return, Jonathan M. Alexander of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact Dell continues to work his way back from the serious knee injury he suffered in December of 2024. The promising news is that the wideout has progressed to working in team drills and is being allowed to progress at his own pace. Dell's placement on IR means he'll need to sit out at least the first four games of the regular season, but the designation to return means he's expected to suit up at some point in 2026.

AUGUST 30 • ROTOWIRE

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AUGUST 29 • Associated Press

Texans get Tank Dell update that doesn't bode well for 2026 season | Sporting News This update isn't a good sign for the WR coming off a major injury.

AUGUST 25 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

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AUGUST 25 • FOX SPORTS

NFL Catchup: Browns Make QB Decision, Texans Trade For Patriots WR, More

Tank Dell's troubling absence trend is becoming impossible for Texans fans to ignore The Houston Texans completed another practice today in preparation for the Carolina Panthers on Friday, on wide receiver Tank Dell was missi...

AUGUST 24 • TOROTIMES.COM

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AUGUST 22 • FOX SPORTS

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AUGUST 20 • FOX SPORTS

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