Tank Dell returns against Giants after nearly two-year layoff

Houston's wideout comes off injured reserve for his debut.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 1h1 min read

For the first time in almost two years, Tank Dell returns to the field 🙌 NYGvsHOU – Sunday 1:00pm ET on FOX/FOX One Str Via @NFL on X

What happened: Houston Texans wide receiver Tank Dell is set to take the field Sunday against the New York Giants for his first game action since suffering a knee injury in 2024. Head coach DeMeco Ryans confirmed Monday that Dell is on track to make his 2026 season debut in Week 7.

Why it matters: Dell was placed on injured reserve Oct. 7 and remained in Houston while the Texans traveled to London in Week 6. His return restores a key perimeter target as Houston looks to climb from 13th in the conference standings.

By the numbers: Drafted 69th overall in the third round of the 2023 NFL Draft out of Houston, Dell rejoins a 2-4 Texans squad riding a two-game winning streak after a 34-31 road victory over the Jacksonville Jaguars on Oct. 18.

What to watch: Houston hosts New York on Sunday at 1:00 p.m. ET on FOX, with the Texans set to formally activate Dell from the injured reserve-designated to return list ahead of kickoff.

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