{"id":847872,"date":"2026-04-01T20:42:37","date_gmt":"2026-04-01T20:42:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/847872\/"},"modified":"2026-04-01T20:42:37","modified_gmt":"2026-04-01T20:42:37","slug":"texans-still-unable-to-provide-a-clear-timeline-for-tank-dells-return","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/847872\/","title":{"rendered":"Texans still unable to provide a clear timeline for Tank Dell\u2019s return"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"mb-[20px] md:mb-[30px] break-word\">The severe injury suffered by Tank Dell back in 2024 sent shockwaves across the <a href=\"https:\/\/bolavip.com\/en\/nfl\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"break-word text-(--theme-primary-color) hover:text-(--theme-text-color) hover:bg-(--theme-primary-color) cursor-pointer font-bold border-b-(length:--theme-border-width) border-b-(--theme-border-color)\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">NFL<\/a>. DeMeco Ryans, head coach of the Houston Texans, is hopeful about the wide receiver\u2019s return, though he wants to remain cautious regarding any timeline.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-[20px] md:mb-[30px] break-word\">\u201cTank, he\u2019s grinding. Great attitude,\u201d <a href=\"https:\/\/bolavip.com\/en\/topic\/demeco-ryans\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"break-word text-(--theme-primary-color) hover:text-(--theme-text-color) hover:bg-(--theme-primary-color) cursor-pointer font-bold border-b-(length:--theme-border-width) border-b-(--theme-border-color)\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Ryans<\/a> said at the NFL\u2019s Annual League Meeting, via KPRC\u2019s Aaron Wilson. \u201cDon\u2019t know if OTAs he\u2019ll be there, but I know he\u2019ll back for us at some point this year. As I told Tank, it\u2019s not a matter of getting back to OTAs just to get back, it\u2019s just a matter of getting back in a really good spot physically to where you stay there.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-[20px] md:mb-[30px] break-word\">\u201cThat\u2019s the main thing. It\u2019s not about how quickly he returns. It\u2019s just about Tank returning because we saw what Tank can do, the playmaking that he provides to our entire team. Just getting him back, whenever that time is, it\u2019s going to lift our team.\u201c<\/p>\n<p>Tank Dell\u2019s devastating injury<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-[20px] md:mb-[30px] break-word\">In December 2024, Tank Dell suffered a catastrophic knee injury during a game against the Kansas City Chiefs, involving a dislocated kneecap and multiple torn ligaments, including his ACL, MCL, and LCL. This devastating injury required two major surgeries and sidelined him for the entire 2025 season as he underwent a grueling rehabilitation process.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/tank-dell-1-1920x1080.webp.webp\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" alt=\"Tank Dell's injury\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/p>\n<p class=\"mt-5 text-center text-(length:--theme-text-size)\" style=\"--theme-text-size:14px\">Medical staff look at Tank Dell.<\/p>\n<p>Aerial options for C.J. Stroud<\/p>\n<p class=\"break-word\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bolavip.com\/en\/topic\/cj-stroud\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"break-word text-(--theme-primary-color) hover:text-(--theme-text-color) hover:bg-(--theme-primary-color) cursor-pointer font-bold border-b-(length:--theme-border-width) border-b-(--theme-border-color)\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">C.J. Stroud<\/a>\u2019s air attack for the 2026 season is anchored by the dominant Nico Collins, who remains one of the league\u2019s most physical and productive deep threats. Joining him is Jayden Higgins, a dynamic playmaker expected to provide immediate versatility and explosive potential to the <a href=\"https:\/\/bolavip.com\/en\/topic\/houston-texans\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"break-word text-(--theme-primary-color) hover:text-(--theme-text-color) hover:bg-(--theme-primary-color) cursor-pointer font-bold border-b-(length:--theme-border-width) border-b-(--theme-border-color)\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Texans<\/a>\u2018 offense.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"The severe injury suffered by Tank Dell back in 2024 sent shockwaves across the NFL. 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