ESPN insider shares concerning news about Texans WR Tank Dell’s knee injury
Adam Schefter revealed Tank Dell dislocated knee will keep him out of action deep into 2025 season and as cover they signed Diontae Johnson.
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The Houston Texans suffered a massive blow on Sunday after Tank Dell went off injured in Kansas City. As per reports, the second-year wide receiver dislocated his kneecap.
Dell was immediately taken to a hospital for proper examination before assuming the estimation of his return for the Texans. It was clear that he would no longer be part of the team’s ambition this season.
ESPN’s Adam Schefter on Monday Night Countdown revealed details about the nature of Tank Dell’s knee injury.
It’s a devastating injury for Tank Dell, and he not only dislocated his kneecap, but he also tore his ACL and suffered other damage to his damage/
Adam Schefter said.
Additionally, Schefter speculated on the possible return time for the 25-year-old wideout.
[The injury] threatens his 2025 season… Forget about this season; it’s long over. The question is when he will be able to come back next season. It’s a brutal injury. You saw right away how devastating the injury was; you could see the emotions on the faces of the Houston Texans players, most notably [quarterback] CJ Stroud.
Adam Schefter added.
.@AdamSchefter has the latest on WR Tank Dell's injury and how the Texans are moving forward ⬇️ pic.twitter.com/0LJ7CopMTV
— NFL on ESPN (@ESPNNFL) December 23, 2024
CJ Stroud was heartbroken by the injury. In his post-match presser, the Texans quarterback left everything to the almighty to take care of his brother-like teammate.
All you can do is really pray. That’s my best friend. It’s not easy to move on and keep playing.
CJ Stroud said.
Who will replace Tank Dell in the Texans’ roster?
The Texans have been hit with bad injury news throughout the season. Receiver Nico Collins missed key fixtures at the beginning of the season, and veteran pro bowler Stefon Diggs’ season ended after eight games due to a torn ACL.
Collins may be back, but DeMeco Ryans’ Texans needed a player to cover for the injured Tank Dell. They swiftly moved to sign the recently waived Diontae Johnson.
Early this afternoon, they claimed Diontae Johnson. The former Ravens wide receiver on waivers from Baltimore. He was released on Friday.
Adam Schefter revealed.
Johnson is now on his third team in the last calendar year after starting the season with the Carolina Panthers. According to reports, the Los Angeles Chargers also looked at bringing the former third-round receiver in, but the Texans showed more urgency. Johnson caught 31 passes for 363 yards and scored three touchdowns in 2024.
As for Tank Dell, he appeared in all fifteen games for the Texans. He logged 51 catches for 667 yards and 3 touchdowns.
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