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Newer update on Tank Dell: Tank Dell injury update: Full practice, could return Week 6 vs. Jaguars

Tank Dell injury update: Out Week 5 vs. Titans after limited practice Thursday

Houston Texans wide receiver Tank Dell (knee) is out for Sunday's road game in Tennessee, per Underdog NFL.

By Cole Hartwell

Tank Dell (knee) is out for the Texans’ Week 5 road game against the Tennessee Titans, according to Underdog NFL. Dell was limited in practice again Thursday.

The 26-year-old receiver has not played this season after suffering a dislocated kneecap, torn ACL, MCL, LCL and meniscus damage in Week 16 of the 2024 season. He missed the entire 2025 season and started 2026 on injured reserve.

What happened

Dell was limited in practice Thursday, according to Underdog NFL.

Context

Sleeper currently tags him as “IR” with a knee issue. He has no games played this season.

Depth chart

Nico Collins: 52.0 PPR, 18 Targets, 14 Rec, 193 Rec yds, 3 Rec TD. Xavier Hutchinson: 29.0 PPR, 12 Rec. Jaylin Noel: 29.1 PPR, 8 Rec. Kayshon Boutte: 20.5 PPR, 9 Rec.

Timeline

2026-10-06: It was reported that Texans head coach DeMeco Ryans said the team expected to open Dell’s 21-day practice window that week.

2026-10-07: The Texans designated Dell to return from injured reserve as he returned to practice. Ryans said the team expected to open the practice window that week, with a possible return as early as Week 5 against the Titans, or later in Week 6 in London against the Jaguars or Week 7 at home against the Giants.

What’s next

Houston visits the Tennessee Titans on Sunday, Oct. 11.

Tank Dell (knee) listed out for Week 5.

Tank Dell (knee) limited in practice again Thursday.

🏈 Fantasy impact

Dell is a stash in IR slots, but he won’t help you in Week 5. The Texans are taking a cautious approach with his knee, and his 2025 absence means there’s no reason to expect immediate volume when he returns. Nico Collins remains a WR1 with 16.8 projected points. With Dell out, Xavier Hutchinson and Jaylin Noel could see extra work in three-receiver sets, but neither has shown enough to warrant starting in most leagues. Hutchinson has 12 catches for 166 yards, while Noel has 8 for 186. Neither is more than a dart-throw flex. If Dell is somehow on your waiver wire, he’s worth adding as a potential second-half contributor, but don’t start him until he’s actually active.

Quick answers

Will Tank Dell play in Week 5?

No, Tank Dell is listed as out for Week 5 against the Tennessee Titans.

What is Tank Dell's injury status?

Tank Dell has a knee injury and was limited in practice Thursday. He is listed as out for Week 5.

Sources

  1. NFL schedule, Week 5 (ESPN)
  2. Player data (Sleeper)
  3. Houston Texans depth chart, WR (Sleeper)
  4. Tank Dell Injury Update: Texans Open Practice Window, Return Possible Week 5 (Fantasy Football Desk)
  5. Tank Dell Nears Return As Texans Plan To Open 21-Day Practice Window (Fantasy Football Desk)
  6. Tank Dell (knee) listed out for Week 5. (X (@UnderdogNFL))
  7. Tank Dell (knee) limited in practice again Thursday. (X (@UnderdogNFL))

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