Tank Dell, Texans agree to revised one-year, $1.7M deal

Houston gains $1.979M in cap room; $1M is guaranteed

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Sep 41 min read

What happened: The revision alters the final season of Dell’s rookie contract. It comes days after Houston placed Dell on injured reserve with a return designation.

Why it matters: Dell must miss at least the first four games of the 2026 season. Any return would mark his first game action since a knee injury ended his 2024 season.

By the numbers: The guaranteed portion represents 58.8% of the revised contract. Houston’s cap savings exceed the deal’s total value by $279,000.

What to watch: Dell’s recovery remains the immediate focus before he can pursue another contract beyond 2026.

Sources

ProFootballTalk 2026-09-04T17:18:58.747343+00:00

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