Tank Dell Health, Injury Updates & History

After 22 months of rehab, post gruesome knee injury, Tank Dell will finally make his return to the f...

Dell is on track to make his season debut in Week 7 against the Giants after recovering from a severe knee injury involving his ACL and MCL suffered in December 2024, the Texans receiver has not appeared in a game since the injury, but head coach DeMeco Ryans indicated Monday that he is expected to return from injured reserve

Dell was designated to return from injured reserve Wednesday as he continues his recovery from the ACL and MCL injuries suffered late in the 2024 season, the move opens his 21-day practice window and gives Houston three weeks to evaluate his progress before activating him to the roster

While many had high hopes for Week 1, Tank Dell will need more time as he recovers from a devasting knee injury, and will miss at least the next 4 games

Dell took another significant step in his recovery from the severe right knee injury he suffered in December 2024 by practicing in full pads for the first time since the injury, the Texans continue to manage his workload cautiously, though his progression to full pads is an encouraging milestone as he works toward full football activity

Continues to recover from a catastrophic left knee injury involving a dislocated kneecap, torn ACL, MCL, LCL, and meniscus that cost him the entire 2025 season. Dell progressed to on-field work during OTAs and mandatory minicamp and is expected to continue ramping up in training camp, though his explosiveness and ability to return to pre-injury form will be worth monitoring throughout the season.

We believe it is unlikely Dell will play in 2025

His season ended on Dec. 21 and his offseason is faced with multiple surgeries to repair his left knee, he tore the ACL, MCL and LCL as well as dislocated his knee and sustained damage to his meniscus, Dell's recovery will likely extend into the 2025 season

Tests revealed a dislocated knee, a torn ACL, among other likely knee damage sustained when he was hit by a teammate on a touchdown catch, given the time of year, unlikely to be ready for the start of next season, if not will miss 2025 altogether

Suffered friendly fire hit to his left knee on a touchdown catch in the second half, significant concern and was carted off, potential tibial plateau fracture and/or ACL tear as well, will miss significant time