Tank Dell (Photo by David Eulitt/Getty Images)
Tank Dell appeared to suffer a severe left knee injury and was carted off the field after catching a touchdown pass against the Kansas City Chiefs.
Dell caught a 30-yard pass from quarterback C.J. Stroud in the back of the end zone, but he would collide with teammate Jared Wayne and Chiefs cornerback Trent McDuffie.
The awkward collision had Dell immediately pointing to his knee and waving team trainers over.
The situation visibly shook Stroud and other Texan teammates.
Hours later and, we are now receiving an update on his condition.
Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reported that Tank Dell suffered a dislocated knee cap.
Surgery is possible, but it hasn’t happened yet.
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Dell’s left leg was mobilized in a brace as he was placed on a stretcher and taken off the field in a covered medical cart. He was reportedly taken to an area hospital by ambulance.
After the game, head coach DeMeco Ryans told reporters that Dell would stay overnight at a local hospital with the “significant” injury.
It is almost a foregone conclusion that his 2024 season is over.
Tank Dell Has Had Back To Back Bad Leg Injuries
Houston Texans wide receiver Tank Dell had his rookie season was cut short by injury after he suffered a season-ending fractured left fibula.
He underwent successful surgery in December 2023.
Houston Texans Had 3-Word Message For WR Tank Dell Following His Gruesome Knee Injury In Loss To The Chiefs
Tank Dell (Photo by Jason Hanna/Getty Images)
The Houston Texans had a classy three-word message for wide receiver Tank Dell after he suffered a gruesome knee injury on Saturday.
The wideout made a neat receiving play in the end zone, catching a 30-yard touchdown pass from C.J. Stroud against the Kansas City Chiefs. However, he was unfortunate to collide with a teammate and could not get off the ground after the rough landing, with photos having since revealed that a bone was popping out of his knee area.
Texans players surrounded their stricken teammate in apparent concern after the play, with most of them emotional. Meanwhile, the team has sent a heartfelt message to their young star via X.
“We love you, @Tankdell4,” the message read.
Tank Dell Could Use A Huge Break
Tank Dell has not had the smoothest time in the NFL.
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His rookie season was cut short by another significant injury last year, and he couldn’t even catch a break in the offseason as he got shot at a Florida nightclub in April.
This latest incident marks yet another challenge he will have to ride out.
