Tank Dell signed with the Houston Texans (signing) — official Oct 7, 2026.

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Timeline

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  Jul 28, 2026reported✓ confirmed Jul 28, 2026

  Tank Dell avoids Texans' PUP list entering 2026 camp

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  Aug 3, 2026reported

  Houston's WR2 job belongs to Jayden Higgins entering camp

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  Aug 30, 2026reported

  Texans place Tank Dell on IR with return designation

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  Sep 2, 2026reported

  Caserio: Tank Dell close but not ready to return

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  Oct 7, 2026official

  Designated WR Tank Dell, DT Kayden McDonald and OT Braden Smith to return from injured reserve.

  NFL official transactions
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  Oct 7, 2026official

  Designated WR Tank Dell, DT Kayden McDonald and OT Braden Smith to return from injured reserve. Signed DB Jaden Davis, LB Chad Muma and RB Deuce Vaught to the practice squad. Signed QB Mark Gronowski.

  NFL official transactions
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  Oct 7, 2026settled

  team_membership recorded: Houston Texans (signing)

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