Houston Texans wide receiver Tank Dell was taken to the hospital after hurting his knee badly during a great touchdown catch in the Week 16 game against the Kansas City Chiefs on Saturday night. The Texans lost the game 27-19, but Tank Dell’s injury became the main highlight instead of the score.
With six catches for 98 yards and a touchdown, Tank Dell was having a great game until he injured his knee while catching a pass from quarterback C.J. Stroud. Teammate Jared Wayne accidentally hit his leg in the third quarter, causing Dell to grab his knee in pain.
The Tank Dell injury- don’t watch if you have a weak stomach…
— Bearded Nurse 🩺 (@BeardedNurseDad) December 21, 2024
It’s So bad… immediate traction splint and emergency surgery 😬
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Team trainers rushed to help him while his teammates watched nervously. NFL Insider Ian Rapoport reported that doctors are still checking his injury, but it looks like Dell dislocated his kneecap. Doctors have not yet granted surgery, despite its potential necessity.
Texans head coach provides update on Tank Dell’s injury
The medical staff stabilized Tank Dell’s leg with a vacuum splint and transported him to the University of Kansas Medical Center for further evaluation. Head coach DeMeco Ryans mentioned that the team will receive an update on Dell’s condition tomorrow.
#Texans WR Tank Dell suffered a dislocated knee cap, sources say, as doctors are working to determine the damage. Surgery is possible, but has not yet happened.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) December 21, 2024
Dell’s injury is significant, as coach DeMeco Ryans said. Not clear how significant. pic.twitter.com/lSdNF7A4Dx
He said, “We’ll get an update (Monday) on him. All of our thoughts and prayers are with Tank right now. You see what he means to our entire team. It hurts to see him go down like that. He was having a fantastic game.”
