Tank Dell’s injury situation is deeply concerning for the Houston Texans. The severity of his knee injury, involving multiple ligament tears and a dislocation, makes his recovery timeline highly uncertain. While ACL tears typically require 6-9 months of rehabilitation, the added complications could significantly extend that period.
The potential for Dell to miss a substantial portion, or even the entirety, of the 2025 season is a major blow to the Texans’ offense. He had established himself as a key weapon for quarterback C.J. Stroud, and his absence would create a significant void.
This also highlights the unfortunate trend of Dell’s promising seasons being cut short by injuries. His rookie year was also marred by a fractured fibula. These repeated setbacks raise concerns about his long-term durability.
For the Texans, this situation underscores the importance of having depth at the wide receiver position. They’ll need to rely on other players to step up and fill the void left by Dell’s potential absence. It also may push them to be more aggressive in the free agent market, or the draft.
