The Houston Texans are preparing for another post season berth.  At 9-6, they’re in line to win the AFC South again.  With CJ Stroud at quarterback, anything is possible in the playoffs.

However, there will be one star who won’t be with the team for their playoff run.

Texans Star Removed From All Team Activities Following Horrible Incident

Dec 21, 2024; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Houston Texans wide receiver Jared Wayne (14) calls for medical staff after an injury to wide receiver Tank Dell (3) during the second half against the Kansas City Chiefs at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images
Dec 21, 2024; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Houston Texans wide receiver Jared Wayne (14) calls for medical staff after an injury to wide receiver Tank Dell (3) during the second half against the Kansas City Chiefs at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images

When Tank Dell caught a touchdown pass against the Kansas City Chiefs, he suffered a severe left knee injury:

Dell caught a 30-yard pass from quarterback C.J. Stroud in the back of the end zone, but he would collide with teammate Jared Wayne and Chiefs cornerback Trent McDuffie.

The awkward collision had Dell immediately pointing to his knee and waving team trainers over.

The situation visibly shook Stroud and other Texan teammates.

Hours later and, we are now receiving an update on his condition.

Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reported that Tank Dell suffered a dislocated knee cap.

Dec 21, 2024; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Houston Texans wide receiver Tank Dell (3) celebrates after a play during the first half against the Kansas City Chiefs at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images
Dec 21, 2024; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Houston Texans wide receiver Tank Dell (3) celebrates after a play during the first half against the Kansas City Chiefs at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images

During Dell’s removal from the field, his left leg was mobilized in a brace as he was carried on a stretcher. According to reports, he was taken by ambulance to a nearby hospital.

Dell will stay overnight at a local hospital with a “significant” injury, according to head coach DeMeco Ryans.  Here is a look at Dells’ stats before his injury:

Receiving Rushing
Date Team Opp Result Tgt Rec Yds Y/R TD Lng Ctch% Y/Tgt Att Yds TD Lng Y/A Touch Y/Tch YScm RRTD Fmb
2024-12-15 HOU MIA W 20-12 2 2 26 13.0 0 15 100.0% 13.0 1 15 0 15 15.0 3 13.7 41 0 0
2024-12-01 HOU @ JAX W 23-20 4 1 23 23.0 0 23 25.0% 5.8 0 0 0 0 1 23.0 23 0 0
2024-11-24 HOU TEN L 27-32 5 3 72 24.0 0 39 60.0% 14.4 0 0 0 0 3 24.0 72 0 0
2024-11-18 HOU @ DAL W 34-10 7 4 54 13.5 0 26 57.1% 7.7 1 4 0 4 4.0 5 11.6 58 0 0
2024-11-10 HOU DET L 23-26 9 5 39 7.8 0 13 55.6% 4.3 1 -6 0 0 -6.0 6 5.5 33 0 0
2024-10-31 HOU @ NYJ L 13-21 9 6 126 21.0 0 50 66.7% 14.0 0 0 0 0 6 21.0 126 0 0
2024-10-27 HOU IND W 23-20 4 4 35 8.8 1 12 100.0% 8.8 0 0 0 0 4 8.8 35 1 0
2024-10-20 HOU @ GNB L 22-24 4 0 0 0 0 0.0% 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2024-10-13 HOU @ NWE W 41-21 9 7 57 8.1 1 20 77.8% 6.3 0 0 0 0 7 8.1 57 1 0
2024-10-06 HOU BUF W 23-20 4 4 38 9.5 0 19 100.0% 9.5 1 -5 0 -5 -5.0 5 6.6 33 0 0
2024-09-22 HOU @ MIN L 7-34 6 5 62 12.4 0 19 83.3% 10.3 0 0 0 0 5 12.4 62 0 0
2024-09-15 HOU CHI W 19-13 4 1 -3 -3.0 0 -3 25.0% -0.8 3 16 0 18 5.3 4 3.3 13 0 0
2024-09-08 HOU @ IND W 29-27 7 3 40 13.3 0 23 42.9% 5.7 2 19 0 17 9.5 5 11.8 59 0 0
Dec 15, 2024; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Texans wide receiver Tank Dell (3) walks off the field after the game against the Miami Dolphins at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images
Dec 15, 2024; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Texans wide receiver Tank Dell (3) walks off the field after the game against the Miami Dolphins at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images