22 December 2024

Houston Texas Wide receiver Tank Dell was taken off the field on a stretcher during Saturday's game against the Kansas City Chiefs after suffering a horrific leg injury while scoring a touchdown in the second half.

Dale was injured just over three minutes into the second half as the starting quarterback C.J. Stroud Connected with Dell in the end zone for a 30-yard touchdown pass.

Dale Tank picks up the pass

Houston Texans wide receiver Tank Dell (3) catches a touchdown pass as Trent McDuffie (22) of the Kansas City Chiefs defends during the second half on Saturday, Dec. 21, 2024, in Kansas City. Mo Dell is injured on the play. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

Almost immediately after the photo was taken, the sophomore receiver was still in apparent pain. He appears to have suffered a serious knee injury while pursuing teammate and Chiefs defenseman Jared Wayne.

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The Texas players gathered around Dell and prayed over him. Stroud was left teary-eyed by Dale's injury.

CJ Stroud cries

Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud reacts after teammate Tank Dell is injured while catching a touchdown pass during the second half against the Kansas City Chiefs Saturday, Dec. 21, 2024, in Kansas City, Missouri. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)

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According to ESPN, Dell's left leg was packed into a brace. He was placed on a stretcher and taken off the field in a covered medical trolley. He was reportedly taken to an area hospital by ambulance.

After the game, head coach Demico Ryans told reporters that Dell would remain at a local hospital overnight due to a “serious” injury — reports say Dell dislocated his kneecap.

Dell also suffered a season-ending knee injury last year.

His rookie campaign was cut short when he suffered a fractured fibula in a Week 13 game against the Denver Broncos last season.

Dale Tank grabs a knee

Houston Texans wide receiver Tank Dell holds his knee while checking on teammate Jared Wayne after catching a touchdown pass during the second half on Saturday, Dec. 21, 2024, in Kansas City, Missouri. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

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Dell entered Saturday's game with 45 receptions for 569 yards and two touchdowns.

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