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Tank Dell kehrt in Week 7 gegen die New York Giants erstmals seit seiner schweren Knieverletzung zurück. Der Texans-Receiver trainierte zwei Wochen, doch wie viele Snaps er bekommt, ist offen. Houston-Coach DeMeco Ryans betont, Dell solle ohne Leistungsdruck zurückkommen. Für Quarterback C.J. Stroud ist er eine weitere Option im Passspiel.
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A long road back is coming to an end for Tank Dell. The Houston Texans receiver will be back on the field in Week 7 against the New York Giants. It will be his first NFL appearance since Dec. 21, 2024, when he suffered a serious left knee injury against the Kansas City Chiefs.
“Tank has done a great job in practice over the past two weeks. We’re all excited to see him back on the field Sunday against the Giants,” Texans coach DeMeco Ryans said.
Houston opened Dell’s 21-day practice window in early October. After intensive practice sessions, the 26-year-old is now ready to make his comeback. How much playing time he’ll get against New York, however, remains to be seen.
Serious knee injury after touchdown against the Chiefs
The injury happened in Week 16 of the 2024 season against Kansas City. Dell caught a 30-yard touchdown pass from quarterback C.J. Stroud, but landed awkwardly after colliding with his own teammate, Jared Wayne.
The damage was severe: Dell dislocated his kneecap and tore his ACL, MCL and LCL. His meniscus was also damaged. The receiver had to be carted off the field and was later treated at a hospital.
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The serious injury cost Dell not only the rest of the 2024 season, but the entire 2025 season as well.
That makes his return all the more exciting. Ryans stressed that the receiver should play without added pressure to perform at first.
“I don’t have any big expectations for what he needs to do. I’m just grateful he has the opportunity to come back,” the head coach said.
Dell has already shown in practice that he hasn’t lost any of his explosiveness. His speed continues to give the Texans’ defense problems.
Texans get another boost to their offense
Houston selected Dell in the third round of the 2023 NFL Draft, and he quickly became one of C.J. Stroud’s key targets.
In his rookie season, Dell impressed with 47 receptions for 709 yards and seven touchdowns in 11 games. He added 667 receiving yards and three touchdowns the following year before the serious injury brought his season to an end.
Dell will return to a significantly changed receiver group. Alongside Nico Collins, the roster includes Jaylin Noel, Xavier Hutchinson and Kayshon Boutte.
Marvin Harrison Jr. has also joined the team. Houston recently acquired him from the Arizona Cardinals in a trade. The former first-round pick made his Texans debut in Sunday’s 34-31 win over the Jacksonville Jaguars, catching three passes for 34 yards.
With Dell back, Stroud now has another option in the passing game. His role in the offense should become clearer over the coming weeks.
After a difficult start to the season, the Texans are 2-4 and have won two straight games. The New York Giants are next up on Sunday, Oct. 25.
For Tank Dell, one thing will likely matter most: finally playing in an NFL game again after 22 months.
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Wann kehrt Tank Dell in die NFL zurück?
Tank Dell soll in Week 7 gegen die New York Giants sein NFL-Comeback geben. Es ist sein erster Einsatz seit dem 21. Dezember 2024.
Welche Verletzung hatte Tank Dell?
Dell kugelte sich die Kniescheibe aus und riss sich das vordere Kreuzband sowie das Innen- und Außenband im linken Knie. Außerdem wurde sein Meniskus beschädigt.
Wie lange fiel Tank Dell verletzt aus?
Die Verletzung beendete Dells Saison 2024 und kostete ihn auch die gesamte Saison 2025. Sein nächster NFL-Einsatz ist für Week 7 vorgesehen.
Welche Statistiken hatte Tank Dell vor seiner Knieverletzung?
In seiner Rookie-Saison fing Dell in elf Spielen 47 Pässe für 709 Yards und sieben Touchdowns. Im darauffolgenden Jahr kam er auf 667 Receiving Yards und drei Touchdowns.
