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Nathaniel Dell's Injury Guide
Injury Risk
Chance of Injury in 2026
Chance of Injury per Game
Projected Games Missed 2026
Durability
Nathaniel Dell's Injury Status
Current Status
Week 1 Practice Report
- Week Status:
- Not declared
- Likelihood of Playing:
- Not declared
Nathaniel Dell Injury History
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| Date | League | Injury | Level | Games Missed | Details |
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| Dec 21, 2024 | NFL | Knee ACL Tear | Grade 3 | 18 | Dell suffered a torn ACL and a dislocated kneecap in Week 16's loss to the Chiefs. He will miss the remainder of the season. UPDATE: Dell is expected to return to action in the 2026 preseason. |
| Sep 22, 2024 | NFL | Chest Rib Sprain/Pull | — | 1 | Dell dealt with soreness after taking a hit to the ribs during Week 3's loss to the Vikings. |
| Dec 3, 2023 | NFL | Leg Fibula Fracture | — | 5 | Dell suffered a left leg injury in the first quarter of Week 13 vs. the Broncos. He was later diagnosed with a broken fibula and missed the remainder of the 2023 season. |
| Oct 8, 2023 | NFL | Head Cranial Concussion | Grade 1 | 1 | Dell sustained a concussion in Week 5 vs. the Falcons. He missed one game and returned in Week 8 following the Texans' bye. |
| Sep 1, 2018 | Non-NFL | Inguinal Hip Bruise | — | 7 | Dell missed seven games with a hip pointer. |
Nathaniel Dell Injury News
View AllTank Dell Gets More Involved But Still Not All the Way Back
Texans WR Tank Dell practiced in pads Wednesday for the first time since his devastating knee injury in December 2024. He remained limited, catching passes from QB C.J. Stroud and running full-speed routes but avoiding contact drills.
Tank Dell Faces a Limited Start to Training Camp
The Texans will take a “measured approach” with WR Tank Dell at the start of training camp, per team insider Aaron Wilson. That includes limited practices as he’s gradually introduced to drills with contact. He's working back from ACL, MCL, and LCL tears, along with meniscus damage, suffered in December 2024.
Tank Dell Still Waiting For ACL Surgery
Texans WR Tank Dell has undergone successful surgery to repair the MCL and LCL in his left knee but still needs a second surgery to repair the ACL, insider Aaron Wilson reports. That second procedure will happen soon, per Wilson. We haven't heard a rehab timeline for the December 21 injury, but Wilson writes that Dell's return will "likely" come in 2026. That matches the last report we got on Dell a few days after he went down. He's not worth a pick in early best-ball drafts. We'll keep you updated on his recovery.