Texans' Tank Dell Looks Explosive in Workout Video After Injuries

The wide receiver is making progress in his recovery from a devastating knee injury that sidelined him for the 2025 season.

Feb. 27, 2026 at 8:50pm

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Tank Dell, the Houston Texans' third-round draft pick in 2023, has dealt with multiple serious injuries to begin his NFL career. After suffering a knee injury that kept him out for the entire 2025 season, Dell posted an impressive workout video on social media showing him running routes and cutting with explosiveness. The NFL world, including former players, reacted positively to Dell's progress, expressing optimism about his potential return in 2026.

Why it matters

Dell's recovery is crucial for the Texans' offense, which struggled at times in 2025 despite the team's overall success. If Dell can return to full strength, he could provide a much-needed boost as a deep threat and help the Texans' offense reach new heights to complement their stifling defense.

The details

Dell was drafted by the Texans in the third round of the 2023 NFL Draft and had a promising rookie campaign, catching 47 passes for 709 yards and 7 touchdowns. However, his second season was derailed by a shooting incident in his native Florida, and then he suffered a devastating knee injury in Week 16 of the 2024 season that kept him out for all of 2025. The recent workout video shows Dell looking explosive and agile, suggesting he has made significant progress in his recovery.

  • Dell was drafted by the Texans in the third round of the 2023 NFL Draft.
  • In 2024, Dell played 14 games for the Texans before suffering a knee injury in Week 16.
  • Dell missed the entire 2025 season due to the knee injury.
  • On February 27, 2026, Dell posted a workout video showing his progress in recovery.

The players

Tank Dell

A wide receiver for the Houston Texans who was drafted in the third round of the 2023 NFL Draft. He has dealt with multiple serious injuries, including a devastating knee injury that kept him out for the 2025 season.

Houston Texans

An NFL team based in Houston, Texas that had a 12-5 record and made the playoffs in 2025, but struggled offensively and ranked 23rd in the league in Offense Impact.

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What they’re saying

“Tank Dell looks great 👀”

— Polymarket Football (Twitter)

“This is awesome to see. That was an ugly injury, but it looks like this young man will use the setback to catapult himself to the next level during his comeback.”

— Tazim Wajid Wajed, Father of Green Bay Packers wide receiver Christian Watson (Twitter)

What’s next

The Texans will monitor Dell's progress closely and hope he will be ready to contribute in Week 1 of the 2026 NFL season.

The takeaway

Tank Dell's impressive recovery from a devastating knee injury provides hope for the Texans' offense to reach new heights in 2026 and complement their strong defensive unit. If Dell can return to full strength, he could emerge as one of the league's top deep threats and help the Texans take the next step as a contender.