Recent news out of Houston locker room sheds bad news about wide receiver Tank Dell. On Saturday during a high stakes game against Kansas, Dell experienced significant knee damage after landing a 30-yard touchdown pass from C.J. Stroud against them, prompting hospital personnel to immediately put his left leg into an air cast before carting him off and sending to University of Kansas Hospital for evaluation.
NFL Insider Ian Rapoport reports Dell has suffered a dislocated kneecap which may require surgery; although surgery remains an option, no official decision has yet been reached on it. Head Coach DeMeco Ryans stated Dell would stay in Kansas City for further evaluation; Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes expressed well wishes to Stroud by saying, “Prayers for Tank.” To which Stroud responded with, “Appreciate that. God bless you brother”. Dell’s injury strikes hard as they work towards playoff eligibility;
C.J. Stroud of the Texans expressed his thanks and good wishes towards Mahomes for his gesture, commenting on both his character and goodwill towards Dell from Mahomes as evidence of sportsmanship and camaraderie that exist between competitors even during high-pressure scenarios.
Stay tuned for further updates and progress reports regarding Tank Dell.