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Texans wide receiver Tank Dell returns from knee injury against Giants

4 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 19, 2026, 9:01 PM

Last updated Oct 19, 2026

Texans wide receiver Tank Dell returns from knee injury against Giants

Summary

Tank Dell will play for the Houston Texans on Sunday against the New York Giants, marking his return after missing the entire 2025 season due to a severe knee injury sustained in December 2024. Head coach DeMeco Ryans confirmed Dell's participation, which comes after he was not ready for the start of the season but resumed practice earlier this month. The Texans enter the game with a 2-4 record, having won their last two contests, following a four-game losing streak to open the season. This return could significantly impact the Texans in their ongoing efforts to improve their standings.

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Status Watch

•Dell missed the entire 2025 season due to a knee injury.
•His last game was in December 2024 against the Chiefs.
•The Texans have won two consecutive games.
•Houston's record stands at 2-4 going into the Giants matchup.
•Dell's practice window was opened earlier this month, leading to his return.

Latest Updates

9:27 PMESPN — Texans WR Dell to play Sunday in 1st game since major 2024 knee injury
8:56 PMYahoo Sports — Houston Texans wide receiver Tank Dell will return to play Sunday against New York Giants
7:46 PMYahoo Sports — Texans WR Tank Dell to return from gruesome 2024 knee injury on Sunday vs. Giants

What they're saying

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Sidelined since the end of the 2024 season by a major knee injury, Tank Dell will makes his return with Texans on Sunday against Giants.
— Yahoo Sports