Texans Star Wide Receiver Tank Dell Returns Following Shooting Injury

After sustaining a gunshot wound nearly a month ago, Houston Texans' wide receiver Tank Dell makes an encouraging return during OTAs.

Oct 8, 2023; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Houston Texans wide receiver Tank Dell (3) on the field before the game against the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports / Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports

Second-year wide receiver Tank Dell has returned amid the Houston Texans' organized team activities (OTAs) at the Houston Methodist Training Center. Dell's return comes nearly a month after he was an innocent bystander in a Florida nightclub shooting on April 27.

Dell sustained a gunshot wound to his leg during the shooting. In a statement released by the Texans, he was discharged from the hospital the following day.

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"I am happy for Tank to get back out there," coach DeMeco Ryans said. "He went through a very tragic situation. We are just happy that he is here. We are happy that he is back being able to do what he loves to do — and that's playing football."

#Texans Tank Dell moving extremely well amid his return. pic.twitter.com/mOXhvtB8KI

— Coty M. Davis (@CotyDavis_24) May 21, 2024

Dell not only returned from the unfortunate incident Tuesday morning, but his appearance also showcased his recovery from a season-ending leg injury.

He sustained a broken fibula during the Texans' Week 13 victory over the Denver Broncos and had season-ending surgery on Dec. 4. As a rookie, Dell appeared in 11 games, recording 709 yards on 47 catches and seven touchdowns.

"It is fun to see him running around," Ryans said. He is the same player he's been for us — making plays and being a dynamic player. Everyone is excited to see Tank back out there for us."

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