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Texans to activate Tank Dell for Week 7 game against Giants
The Houston Texans will activate Tank Dell from injured reserve for their Week 7 game against the New York Giants.
The wide receiver has not played in an NFL game for 22 months.
He injured his knee and tore multiple ligaments late in the 2024 season, then missed all of 2025 while recovering.
Dell returned to practice almost two weeks ago, and coach DeMeco Ryans said the team is excited to see him play without setting high expectations.
Before the injury, Dell was productive in his first two seasons and built a notable connection with quarterback C.J. Stroud.
His return adds a familiar target for Stroud, though Houston’s receiver group has changed since Dell last played.
The Texans will activate wide receiver Tank Dell from injured reserve ahead of their Week 7 game against the Giants.
Coach DeMeco Ryans said he was excited to see Dell play again and had no major expectations for him.
Dell has not appeared in an NFL game for 22 months after suffering a serious leg injury late in the 2024 season.
He missed the entire 2025 season while recovering and returned to practice almost two weeks before the announcement.
- Who
- The Houston Texans and wide receiver Tank Dell.
- What
- The Texans will activate Dell from injured reserve and return him to the 53-man roster.
- When
- Ahead of the Week 7 game in 2026.
- Where
- Against the New York Giants; the venue is not stated.
- Why
- Dell has made progress in his recovery and returned to practice after missing the 2025 season.
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Dell suffered a serious leg injury, including a dislocated knee and multiple torn ligaments.
Dell sat out the entire season while continuing his rehabilitation.
Dell returned to practice.
Sporting News published a report about Dell ahead of the Texans’ Week 7 game against the Giants.
Pro Football Rumors reported that coach DeMeco Ryans said Dell would be activated from injured reserve.
- Player
- Tank Dell
- Team
- Houston Texans
- Upcoming game
- Week 7 against the Giants
- Time since last NFL appearance
- 22 months
- Injury
- Dislocated knee and multiple torn ligaments
- Career receiving touchdowns
- 10 total through his first two NFL seasons
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What people are saying
I just expect Tank to be himself, no huge expectations, all just excited to see him out there for first time in over two years, thankful, grateful to him
I don’t have any expectations, just happy to see him out there. We all know Tank is an explosive player, still quick as ever, ask our defenders covering him past two weeks. I expect him to really stress defenders.
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#Texans coach DeMeco Ryans on Tank Dell first game back Sunday vs. #Giants 'I just expect Tank to be himself, no huge expectations, all just excited to see him out there for first time in over two years, thankful, grateful to him. I don't have any expectations, just happy to see