Once again, Houston Texans fans are on “Tank Dell Watch” as the team prepares for the 2026 season.
Dell, who suffered a severe leg injury in 2024, was seen walking into the Texans’ training facility Tuesday morning for the start of training camp. There seemed to be issues with his movement or limitations with his leg, but his status for the start of drills on Wednesday remains unknown.
“Uno checking in, baby,” Dell said.
After missing an entire season due to a dislocated knee and multiple ligament tears, Dell began to make strides during the offseason. In the early stages of OTAs, the Texans’ fourth-year wide receiver caught passes in individual drills and later caught several passes against the team’s secondary.
The former third-round pick is far from back to full speed, but it was a good sign to see him do more than just drills off to the side. Houston has remained steadfast with a big-picture approach on getting Dell caught up, bringing back the hope that he can ramp up his participation by training camp and regain his old form.
Entering 2026, the Texans need another weapon. Dell should be the guy if healthy to pair alongside Pro Bowler Nico Collins and second-year standouts Jayden Higgins and Jaylin Noel.
Midway through last season, Dell began to ramp up his workouts. He even tried to make a push for a postseason return after the Texans clinched 12 wins, but the team chose to give him more time to get acclimated to his body and prep for the start of a new season.
That season has arrived. Now it’s time to see what Dell’s persistant role will become this fall.
This article originally appeared on Texans Wire: Watch: Texans star WR Tank Dell reports for camp, but will he practice?
Reporting by Cole Thompson, Texans Wire / Texans Wire
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