Houston Texas Quarterback CJ Stroud was distraught after watching teammate and friend Tank Dell suffer a horrific leg injury during the team's loss to the Kansas City Chiefs on Saturday afternoon.
The injury, which is expected to end at the end of the season, had a clear impact on the team And Stroud.
Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud reacts after teammate Tank Dell is injured while catching a touchdown pass against the Chiefs on Saturday, Dec. 21, 2024, in Kansas City, Missouri. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)
The sophomore quarterback was crying and had to be consoled by other teammates.
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When asked after the match how he was able to recover from the heartbreaking scene, Stroud spoke of his faith.
“All you can do is really pray. And at the end of the day, God still gets the glory. Always, no matter what happens to me, I always know I'm here because of Jesus' grace and grace. Who's in my life and Tank's life for whatever it is that's going on, Left or right, up or down, I must always praise my Lord and Savior.”
He continued: “It is not easy to move forward and continue playing, but I tried to do my best.”
Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud reacts after wide receiver Tank Dell is injured during a Kansas City Chiefs game at Jeha Field in Arrowhead Stadium on December 21, 2024. (Photos by Jay Biggerstaff-Imagine)
TEXANS' TAK DELL suffers a horrific leg injury, leaving her teammates in tears
The Texans gathered around Dell and prayed before he was taken off the field in a covered medical cart. Stroud revealed What they prayed for.
“Jesus,” he said simply. “Just finding him at this moment – he's not easy to find. He's the Prince of Peace so I prayed his peace on Tank's head, mind and body. We serve a miracle God and I believe in healing and I pray to the Lord that he can heal him.”
Saturday's injury marks what will likely be the second season-ending injury for Dell. His rookie campaign was cut short when he suffered a fractured fibula in a Week 13 game against the Denver Broncos last season.
Houston Texans wide receiver Jared Wayne and cornerback Chris Boyd react after wide receiver Tank Dell was injured at GEHA Stadium at Arrowhead Stadium on December 21, 2024. (Photos by Jay Biggerstaff-Imagine)
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Dale was injured while hauling in a 30-yard touchdown pass early in the second half. He was taken to the University of Kansas Medical Center, where the team said he would remain overnight.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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