Texans receiver Tank Dell ruled out of London game, nears return
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The gist
Texans receiver Tank Dell was ruled out of Sunday's London game against the Jaguars after two full practices.
His activation for the Oct. 25 Giants game is a strong chance, not confirmed.
Background
Tank Dell is a Houston Texans wide receiver, a 2023 third-round pick who caught 98 passes for 1,376 yards and 10 touchdowns in his first 25 career games. He suffered a severe left knee injury against the Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium on Dec 21, 2024, and has not played since, missing all of the 2025 season and the start of this one. The Texans opened his 21-day return-to-practice window in early October, and he became a full practice participant on Oct 14 for the first time since the injury.
How it unfolded
- Dec 21, 2024Dell suffered a severe left knee injury in a game against the Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium and has not played since.
- Oct 5, 2026The Texans opened Dell's 21-day return-to-practice window.
- Oct 14, 2026Dell was a full participant in Wednesday's practice, the first time since his injury.
- Oct 15, 2026The Texans announced Dell, RB David Montgomery (groin) and S Jalen Pitre (shoulder) would not travel to London and were ruled out against the Jaguars; Dell practiced fully for a second straight day.
- Oct 16, 2026The Texans ruled out Dell (knee) for Sunday's game against the Jaguars in London.
- Oct 18, 2026Texans-Jaguars Week 6 game scheduled at Wembley Stadium, London.
- Oct 25, 2026Texans' next matchup, against the Giants, when Dell stands a strong chance of being activated.
Who’s saying what
- Official
- Texans General Manager Nick Caserio said on 95.7 The Fan that, barring a setback, Dell should return this week or next week.
- Analysts
- NFL reporter Ian Rapoport posted that Dell, Montgomery and Pitre will not travel to London and have been ruled out against the Jaguars.
- Analysts
- Jacob Barzilla of ESPN 97.5 posted that Dell practiced fully for the second straight day, seemingly nearing his return to the lineup.
Still unverified
There was some thought that Dell would make his return for the Texans on Sunday, but he will remain behind as the team travels to London. Dell's activation ahead of the Oct. 25 Giants game is described as a strong chance contingent on continued unrestricted practice, not a confirmed move.