The Houston Texans lost more than a matchup against the Kansas City Chiefs on Saturday afternoon.
One of their star players could miss more than just the rest of the 2024 season.
Second-year wide receiver Tank Dell suffered a dislocated kneecap during Saturday’s 29-17 Texans loss at Arrowhead Stadium. Doctors are working to determine the damage but Houston has provided an update since he was carted off in the third quarter.
Here’s the latest on Dell’s status.
(Editor’s note: The below post contains video of Dell’s injury following his touchdown catch. Viewer discretion is advised.)
Tank Dell injury update
Texans coach DeMeco Ryans confirmed that Dell was currently flying home to Houston after spending the night in Kansas City at a local hospital. He also said that Dell would remain under evaluation and continue to meet with doctors.
“It is a significant knee injury, and our thoughts and prayers are definitely with Tank at this time.”
When asked for a timetable, Ryans wouldn’t say if Dell is out for the season but took the time to thank the doctors and medical staff in Kansas City for being so accommodating.
“I really thought those guys did a really unbelievable job. [Chiefs Vice President of Sports Medicine and Performance] Rick Burkholder and his staff, they did an unbelievable job,” Ryans said. “Very thankful for Kansas City’s entire organization and their medical team.”
CJ Stroud connects with Tank Dell for a 30-yard touchdown
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Dell, who suffered a similar season-ending injury last season against the Denver Broncos, collided with teammate Jared Wayne after hauling in a 30-yard touchdown pass from C.J. Stroud during the third quarter.
It was clear by his teammate’s reaction that Dell needed immediate medical attention. An air cast was placed around his leg as Dell was quickly ruled out after to being taken to the hospital for further testing carted.
Stroud, who’s openly talked about the bond between him and Dell, was perhaps the most emotional Texans’ player on the field. Cameras flashed to him being visibly upset while being consoled by running back Joe Mixon.
“The emotion that you see from C.J. and from our entire team, it goes back to something we talked about at training camp of building a tight bond, building a deeper relationship as a team and growing tighter as a team,” Ryans said. “And I…
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