Houston Texans Wide Receiver Tank Dell is expected to recover completely And could resume his career by the 2026 NFL season, according to Aaron Wilson of Kprc 2. However, his rehabilitation remains complex following a serious knee injury suffered at the end of the 2024 season.
According to sources, Dell has already undergone surgery to repair his collateral and lateral medial ligaments. He is about to undergo another procedure to rebuild his anterior crossed ligament torn after having dislocated all his knee. Although its return calendar is uncertain, the Texans remain optimistic about its progress.
Dell was seen without crutches and attended the matches of Houston Rockets alongside teammates and close friend CJ Stroud.
“Tank is definitely much better spirit, encouraged with its process and where it is,” said Demeco Ryans, chief coach of the Texans. “So I am excited for tank. It’s great to see him just with that smile on his face. We know that he suffered a devastating injury there. Hated losing it, but he’s on the right track. We will see where he ends up when he continues to progress in his detoxification cure, but it’s great to see that smile on the tank’s face. “”
Tank Dell’s knee injury arouses recovery problems, but Texans remain optimistic
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Dell suffered the end of the season injury in week 16 against Kansas City chiefs while obtaining a pass pass at the back of the goal area. The teammate Jared Wayne collided with Dell’s leg during the game, causing the devastating knee injury.
The 25 -year -old wide receiver finished his second NFL season with 667 reception yards and three affected on 81 targets, with an average of 13.1 yards per reception in 14 games.
Dr. David Chao, a former doctor of the NFL team and orthopedic surgeon, underlined the seriousness of Dell’s injury and the long way to recovery.
“It is a much more difficult recovery than a simple LCA, it is a knee dislocation with three of the four main torn ligaments and it is a long path thoroughly,” Chao told Kprc 2. “Unfortunately, He must be considered threatening the career, but we all hopefully be the end of career. is generally a reconstruction and you delay this until the swelling goes down and there is more mobility.
While the Texans hope for Dell’s possible return, his future in the NFL depends on the progression of its recovery in the next two years.
