Texans' Tank Dell Suffers Possible Major Injury on TD Catch vs. Chiefs

The Houston Texans Offense takes another hit in an already injury riddled game against the Chiefs.

Darius Hayes | 11 Hours Ago

Dec 21, 2024; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Houston Texans wide receiver Tank Dell (3) is tackled by Kansas City Chiefs safety Justin Reid (20) during the first half at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images / Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images

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Houston Texans fans are holding their breath as wide receiver Tank Dell has just been carted to the locker room with a knee injury during the team's ongoing game.

Dell sustained the injury during his catch of a 30-yard touchdown TD pass from Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud.

Dell took a shot to his knee from teammate Jared Wayne while coming down with the score, suffering an apparent serious injury.

C.J. Stroud finds Tank Dell for the touchdown

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Dell immediately has been ruled out for the remainder of the game with a leg injury, Houston announced.

Texans Injury Update:

#3 WR Tank Dell is out with a knee injury.
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Dell, who has quickly become one of the Texans’ most reliable and dynamic offensive weapons, appeared to have a teammate awkwardly hit his knee in the end zone. Trainers rushed to his aid, and after a few tense moments, he was assisted to the cart and taken off the field.

The extent of the injury is not yet known, but the scene has left his Houston teammates and fans visibly concerned.

Quarterback C.J. Stroud, visibly emotional on the sideline, was seen crying as Dell was loaded onto a stretcher and an ambulance cart, Stroud has developed a close bond with the rookie wideout both on and off the field, and his reaction showed the impact Dell's potential absence could have on the Texans' offense.

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