Tank Dell
Is Tank Dell playing in Week 9? Yes, as of now. Tank Dell has no injury designation for Week 9 at the Chargers on Sunday.
This season
- PPR pts / game
- 5.5
- 1 game
- Target share
- 3.6%
- 1.0 targets / game
- Air-yards share
- 7.4%
- of his team's air yards
| Wk | Opp | PPR | Tgt | Rec | Rec yds | Tgt share | TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | NYG | 5.5 | 1 | 1 | 43 | 3.6% | 0 |
2026 regular season, from nflverse weekly stats. Updated as each week's games finish.
News 20 recent stories
- Quoting Aaron Wilson: Next man up for #Texans : Tank Dell
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New @YouTubeCreators live tonight at 830 pm Central discussing #Texans Jaylin Noel season-ending turf toe injury, surgery, Tank Dell impact & much more
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4 more updatesfrom 1 source
- 6d Aaron Wilson (X) #Texans @YouTubeCreators live now. Link to join: · Quoting Aaron Wilson: New @YouTubeCreators live tonight at 830 pm Central discussing #Texans Jaylin Noel season-ending turf toe injury, surgery, Tank Dell impact & much more Subscribe here to join
- 6d Aaron Wilson (X) New @YouTubeCreators video: Impact of #Texans' Jaylin Noel season-ending turf toe surgery, Tank Dell next man up, Nico Collins double-teams, what's the counter strategy?
- 6d Aaron Wilson (X) New @YouTubeCreators live tonight at 830 pm Central discussing #Texans Jaylin Noel season-ending turf toe injury, surgery, Tank Dell impact & much more Subscribe here to join
- 6d Aaron Wilson (X) Next man up for #Texans : Tank Dell · Quoting Aaron Wilson: #Texans wide receiver Jaylin Noel turf toe injury, regarded as season-ending issue, per league source, is a blow to offense and special teams. Most explosive and fastest receiver on roster with 4.39 speed in 40-yard dash
- 6d Aaron Wilson (X) Today #Texans receiver Tank Dell @Tankdell4 was honored by @houmayor John Whitmire who proclaimed it as Nathaniel “Tank” Dell Day in Houston, citing his 'return from injury reflects his grit and perseverance. Proud to have you as one of us.'
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#Texans GM Nick Caserio on Tank Dell: 'From a personal standpoint, pretty cool moment. A player who had nearly a career-ending injury. Still a human element to it. For him to be recognized, pretty cool moment'
1 more updatefrom 1 source
- Oct 26 Aaron Wilson (X) #Texans coach DeMeco Ryans on Tank Dell: 'It's Tank, I have a ton of optimism with Tank'
- Oct 26 Aaron Wilson (X) #Texans GM Nick Caserio on Tank Dell: 'From a personal standpoint, pretty cool moment. A player who had nearly a career-ending injury. Still a human element to it. For him to be recognized, pretty cool moment'
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Actives today include:
🏈Texans WR Tank Dell
🏈Vikings RB Jordan Mason
🏈Browns RB Dylan Sampson
🏈Bucs QB Baker Mayfield
Inactives today:
🏈Jets RB Breece Hall
🏈Titans WR Calvin Ridley
23 more updatesfrom 7 sources
- Oct 25 Aaron Wilson (X) #Texans Tank Dell 'grateful' at successful return, ready for more
- Oct 25 Aaron Wilson (X) #Texans Tank Dell: "I'm blessed. I feel blessed, but not really a relief. I'm grateful for everything, but I'm a playmaker. I'm so used to making those plays and there are so many more to come."
- Oct 25 Aaron Wilson (X) #Texans coach DeMeco Ryans on Tank Dell: 'It was very electric seeing Tank. Awesome moment. Felt energy from our crowd running out the tunnel. Explosive pass for us, fun to watch. Proud of Tank. Happy he was able to contribute. Just the start for him.'
- Oct 25 Aaron Wilson (X) #Texans halftime thoughts and key numbers: Tied ballgame at 14-14 after C.J. Stroud touchdown pass to Marvin Harrison Jr., and two-point pass to Cade Stover. All @OhioStateFB scoring there. Sparked by huge 43-yard catch and runs over middle by Tank Dell in first catch, game since 2024 touchdown and major knee injury vs. #Chiefs Giants had chance for halftime lead but miss the field goal wide right. Texans penalties, including special-teams one on Ja'Marcus Ingram, have been costly and plentiful: Nine for 70 yards in first half. Texans defense vulnerable to big plays, allowing passes of 42, 47 and 29 yards. Malik Nabers doing damage to secondary with four catches for 94 yards on five targets. J.J. McCarthy taking advantage of opportunity with 9 of 12 passing for 178 yards. C.J. Stroud heating up toward end of half, 10 of 15 for 108 yards. Dalton Schultz most consistent target: four catches for 38 yards on four targets.
- Oct 25 NFL Daily News (Bluesky) WELCOME BACK TANK DELL+1
- Oct 25 Aaron Wilson (X) Here's #Texans receiver Tank Dell huge catch and runs to provide a spark to offense #tankdell
- Oct 25 rivers mccown (Bluesky) Tank Dell 43-yard catch with a tip from Jaylin Noel
- Oct 25 Aaron Wilson (X) #Texans Tank Dell sparks team and crowd with dynamic catch that he turns into a 43-yard reception. First catch since touchdown vs. #Chiefs and major knee injury two years ago at Arrowhead Stadium. Big-time play
- Oct 25 Aaron Wilson (X) A moment: #Texans wide receiver Tank Dell first play in a game in two years, after recovering from devastating knee injury
- Oct 25 rivers mccown (Bluesky) Tank Dell returns to the field.
- Oct 25 Aaron Wilson (X) #Texans Tank Dell first play in two years. Ran a route, wasn't thrown to
- Oct 25 Aaron Wilson (X) Big ovation for #Texans Tank Dell, introduced last today at Reliant Stadium for #Giants game
- Oct 25 Dan Duggan (X) Texans announced Tank Dell last and got a big reaction from the crowd. Don't think he'll play much, but have to think they'll try a shot to him at some point in his return.
- Oct 25 Aaron Wilson (X) #Texans Tank Dell, starting offense
- Oct 25 Aaron Wilson (X) #Texans Tank Dell lined up in huddle with first-team offense
- Oct 25 Aaron Wilson (X) #Texans receiver Tank Dell getting ready for first game in two years
- Oct 25 Aaron Wilson (X) #Texans receivers huddle up with Tank Dell @KPRC2 @KPRC2RandyMc
- Oct 25 Aaron Wilson (X) An emotional return, a long time missed by #Texans' Tank Dell, comeback complete today vs. #Giants
- Oct 25 Aaron Wilson (X) Additionally, #Texans C.J. Stroud 2nd with 88 rating vs., blitz, two touchdowns, zero picks, zero sacks when blitzed, avg 9 yards per attempt vs blitz, 7th in league #Giants defense playing without injured Jevon Holland, Greg Newsome · Quoting Aaron Wilson: #Texans inactives David Montgomery, Jalen Pitre, Reed Blankenship, Blake Fisher, Febechi Nwaiwu, Marlin Klein, Nate Thomas. And Tank Dell is active two years after devastating knee injury
- Oct 25 Yahoo Fantasy Football Giants vs. Texans live updates, inactives, where to watch: J.J. McCarthy named starter over Jameis Winston; Tank Dell makes return from knee injury in Week 7
- Oct 25 Adam Schefter (mirror, Bluesky) Actives today include: 🏈Texans WR Tank Dell 🏈Vikings RB Jordan Mason 🏈Browns RB Dylan Sampson 🏈Bucs QB Baker Mayfield Inactives today: 🏈Jets RB Breece Hall 🏈Titans WR Calvin Ridley+1
- Oct 25 Aaron Wilson (X) #Texans inactives David Montgomery, Jalen Pitre, Reed Blankenship, Blake Fisher, Febechi Nwaiwu, Marlin Klein, Nate Thomas. And Tank Dell is active two years after devastating knee injury
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Texans activate WR Tank Dell to the active roster
Tank Dell will play his first game in nearly two years on Sunday when the Texans play the Giants.
Activated Questionable Activated
13 more updatesfrom 8 sources
- Oct 24 Adam Schefter (mirror, Bluesky) Players activated today who are expected to play Sunday: 🏈Packers RB Josh Jacobs 🏈Vikings RB Jordan Mason 🏈Broncos RB Jonah Coleman 🏈Texans WR Tank Dell 🏈49ers WR Christian Kirk 🏈Lions C Cade Mays 🏈Broncos LB Jonathon Cooper 🏈Falcons CB A.J. Terrell Jr. 🏈Lions S Brian Branch+2
- Oct 24 Pro Football Talk Texans activate WR Tank Dell to the active roster+2
- Oct 24 Ian Rapoport (Bluesky) — The Broncos activated RB Jonah Coleman from IR and OLB Jonathon Cooper from the exempt list. — The 49ers activated WR Christian Kirk to make his debut. — The Vikings activated RB Jordan Mason off injured reserve to their 53-man roster. · Quoting Ian Rapoport: Significant transactions: — The Packers have activated RB Josh Jacobs to the active roster from the exempt list. — The Texans have activated WR Tank Dell, who makes his season debut. — The Falcons have activated CB AJ Terrell off IR.
- Oct 24 Ian Rapoport (Bluesky) Significant transactions: — The Packers have activated RB Josh Jacobs to the active roster from the exempt list. — The Texans have activated WR Tank Dell, who makes his season debut. — The Falcons have activated CB AJ Terrell off IR.+1
- Oct 24 ESPN NFL Injury Report Tank Dell: Questionable
- Oct 24 Mike Garafolo (X) Activated by their teams today: #Packers RB Josh Jacobs #Falcons CB A.J. Terrell Jr. #Texans WR Tank Dell
- Oct 24 Aaron Wilson (X) #Texans make it official with Tank Dell and elevate Bryce Hall and Kenneth Murray · Quoting Aaron Wilson: #Texans will officially activate Tank Dell today from injured reserve-designated for return in advance of Sunday game vs. #Giants and he is slated for limited role of snaps as he completes emotional comeback from major knee injury
- Oct 24 Aaron Wilson (X) #Texans will officially activate Tank Dell today from injured reserve-designated for return in advance of Sunday game vs. #Giants and he is slated for limited role of snaps as he completes emotional comeback from major knee injury
- Oct 24 Texans Team Site Texans vs. Giants By the Numbers
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Who Should I Start for Fantasy Football Week 7? Adonai Mitchell, Darius Cooper, Tank Dell, Jaleel McLaughlin, Kenny Gainwell, Dylan Sampson, Jahan Dotson, Pierre Strong, Justice Hill
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#Texans Tank Dell is officially listed as questionable with a knee injury, but is set to make his return Sunday vs. #Giants
1 more updatefrom 1 source
- Oct 23 Nathan Jahnke (Bluesky) Questionable QB Lamar Jackson, Baker Mayfield, Carson Beck, Drew Lock RB Breece Hall, Jordan Mason, Rico Dowdle, Tyjae Spears, Mike Washington Jr., Dylan Sampson, Jonah Coleman, Kene Nwangwu WR Puka Nacua, Christian Kirk, Calvin Ridley, Tank Dell, Olamide Zaccheaus, Bo Melton, Beaux Collins
- Oct 23 Aaron Wilson (X) #Texans Tank Dell is officially listed as questionable with a knee injury, but is set to make his return Sunday vs. #Giants
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Two more days until #Texans receiver Tank Dell first #NFL game in nearly two years
1 more updatefrom 1 source
- Oct 23 Texans Team Site Texans Roundup: Houston Texans vs. New York Giants
- Oct 23 Aaron Wilson (X) Two more days until #Texans receiver Tank Dell first #NFL game in nearly two years
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#Texans that returned to practice: Azeez Al-Shaair (knee), Trent Brown (wrist), Dalton Schultz (wrist).
Limited: Henry To'oTo'o, Al-Shaair, Brevin Jordan, Schultz
Full: Tank Dell, Ed Ingram,Brown, Jadeveon Clowney, Logan Hall
4 more updatesfrom 1 source
- Oct 22 Aaron Wilson (X) #Texans Nico Collins on upgraded receiving corps, return of Tank Dell
- Oct 22 Aaron Wilson (X) #Texans that returned to practice: Azeez Al-Shaair (knee), Trent Brown (wrist), Dalton Schultz (wrist). Limited: Henry To'oTo'o, Al-Shaair, Brevin Jordan, Schultz Full: Tank Dell, Ed Ingram,Brown, Jadeveon Clowney, Logan Hall
- Oct 22 Aaron Wilson (X) On Tank Dell, #Texans OC Nick Caley: 'Energy, love of football, passion, explosiveness, inside, outside, dynamic, a playmaker'
- Oct 22 Aaron Wilson (X) On Tank Dell, #Texans OC Nick Caley: 'Utilize things historically he's done or things we've added, just trying to build it one day at a time.'
- Oct 22 Aaron Wilson (X) #Texans receiver Tank Dell preps for his first game in two years Sunday vs. #Giants
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#Texans limited: Nico Collins (rest), Henry To'oTo'o (shoulder), Will Anderson Jr. (rest), Jadeveon Clowney (knee), Logan Hall (knee).
Full: Tank Dell (knee),
20 more updatesfrom 3 sources
- Oct 21 Pro Football Talk After two years rehabbing, Tank Dell overwhelmed, anxious and excited to play again
- Oct 21 Aaron Wilson (X) Quoting Aaron Wilson: #Texans Tank Dell overjoyed to be back. Shouts out @justinallen_13 @DrKen_SOS too+1
- Oct 21 ESPN NFL News Texans' Dell says he won't fear being hit in first game since December 2024
- Oct 21 Aaron Wilson (X) #Texans limited: Nico Collins (rest), Henry To'oTo'o (shoulder), Will Anderson Jr. (rest), Jadeveon Clowney (knee), Logan Hall (knee). Full: Tank Dell (knee),
- Oct 21 Aaron Wilson (X) #Texans Tank Dell overjoyed to be back. Shouts out @justinallen_13 @DrKen_SOS too
- Oct 21 Aaron Wilson (X) Tank Dell said his grandma has been bugging him, excited to host his whole family, brother included Sunday vs. #Giants 'They're excited to see me Sunday' #Texans
- Oct 21 Aaron Wilson (X) 'Nick Caley is doing a great job' #Texans Tank Dell 'He's running some great plays'
- Oct 21 Aaron Wilson (X) 'I don't care if the first catch is two yards, five yards, I'm spiking the ball,' #Texans Tank Dell on return Sunday vs. #Giants
- Oct 21 Aaron Wilson (X) 'It starts with Dr. Walter Lowe (surgeon who did two Tank Dell surgeries). He did an awesome job with my surgeries' #Texans Tank Dell on doctor who did his knee surgeries.
- Oct 21 Aaron Wilson (X) #Texans Tank Dell: 'I'm grateful, I'm thankful. I made a post after it happened that I'm going to be back. I never doubted I would be back on the field. I still have it my call. I was in facility every day, making sure I put my best foot forward.'
- Oct 21 Aaron Wilson (X) #Texans Tank Dell 'Grateful thankful, it was a traumatic injury'
- Oct 21 Aaron Wilson (X) 'It's going to feel good. You are going to see the passion' #Texans Tank Dell
- Oct 21 Aaron Wilson (X) 'Go out there and have fun, of course I'm competitive, I want to make plays' #Texans Tank Dell
- Oct 21 Aaron Wilson (X) #Texans Tank Dell: 'First off, I'm blessed. Thank God. I'm not overwhelmed. I'm anxious of course, it's been dang near two years. I'm blessed, man.'
- Oct 21 Aaron Wilson (X) 'Thrilled to have my brother back with me, perfect timing, it wasn't easy, his tough skin, he's defied a lot of odds, very proud of him' #Texans QB C.J. Stroud on return of Tank Dell
- Oct 21 Aaron Wilson (X) 'He means a lot to this team. When Tank is out there it feels different. You feel the energy' #Texans Will Anderson Jr. on Tank Dell
- Oct 21 Aaron Wilson (X) 'I've been hugging Tank (Dell) all day. I told him you still got that swag. I told him, 'Bro, I'm so proud of you' #Texans Will Anderson Jr. on Tank Dell, who told him, 'I'm ready to spin.' Talk about a guy who's determined. Great energy.'
- Oct 21 Aaron Wilson (X) 'Tank is always having fun, excited for Sunday to see him run out of the tunnel,' #Texans coach DeMeco Ryans on return of Tank Dell
- Oct 21 Aaron Wilson (X) #Texans Tank Dell obviously thrilled to be back from major knee injury two years ago
- Oct 21 Aaron Wilson (X) #Texans Tank Dell is back, back @KPRC2 @KPRC2RandyMc
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Is Tank Dell Out for the Season? Injury Update and Fantasy Football Outlook (Week 7)
Tank Dell's long wait is finally nearing an end. Houston head coach DeMeco Ryans said Monday that the wide receiver […]
- #Texans are waiving linebacker Jamal Hill, per a league source, from the 53-man roster. Practice squad eligible. Texans need a roster spot for pending Tank Dell activation. Texans are also signing cornerback Collin Wright to the practice squad, per a league source.
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Tank Dell (knee) will play in Week 7 vs. Giants
12 more updatesfrom 9 sources
- Oct 19 FFToday Tank Dell expected to see game action in Week 7
- Oct 19 Aaron Wilson (X) New @YouTubeCreators live tonight discussing #Texans outlook, Tank Dell & much more
- Oct 19 Aaron Wilson (X) New @YouTubeCreators video: What Tank Dell return means for #Texans deep receiving corps, how C.J. Stroud is leading the way
- Oct 19 Texans Team Site Tank Dell Will Return vs. the Giants, DeMeco Ryans Confirms
- Oct 19 Ian Rapoport (Bluesky) Coach DeMeco Ryans just announced that WR Tank Dell is going to play on Sunday vs the Giants, his first game since December 2024.+2
- Oct 19 ESPN NFL News Texans WR Dell to play Sunday in 1st game since major 2024 knee injury
- Oct 19 Pro Football Talk Texans plan for Tank Dell to play in Week 7
- Oct 19 Rotoworld Football (Bluesky) Tank Dell (knee) will play in Week 7 vs. Giants
- Oct 19 Aaron Wilson (X) #Texans coach DeMeco Ryans on Tank Dell first game back Sunday vs. #Giants 'I just expect Tank to be himself, no huge expectations, all just excited to see him out there for first time in over two years, thankful, grateful to him. I don't have any expectations, just happy to see him out there. We all know Tank is an explosive player, still quick as ever, ask our defenders covering him past two weeks. I expect him to really stress defenders.'
- Oct 19 NFL News Poster (Bluesky) [Bien-Aime] Coach DeMeco Ryans lets reporters know WR Tank Dell will be back against the New York Giants.
- Oct 19 Aaron Wilson (X) #Texans coach DeMeco Ryans on Tank Dell status: 'We'll see Tank out there Sunday vs. the Giants. Very excited to see him back.' #tankdell
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Tank Dell: Injured Reserve
Oct 15: The Texans ruled out Dell (knee) for Sunday's game against the Jaguars in London.
- #Texans QB C.J. Stroud on Tank Dell, Nico Collins, Marvin Harrison Jr., Jaylin Noel, Dalton Schultz weapons to throw to: 'It's nice'
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[Texans] WR Tank Dell (knee) and RB David Montgomery (groin) are declared out.
2 more updatesfrom 2 sources
- Oct 16 Nathan Jahnke (Bluesky) Out WR - Rashee Rice, Adonai Mitchell, Roman Wilson, Tre' Harris, Skyy Moore, Ashton Dulin, Ben Skowronek, Tank Dell, Dont'e Thornton Jr., David Sills V Questionable QB - Caleb Williams RB - Quinshon Judkins, Alvin Kamara, TreVeyon Henderson, Tyjae Spears, Rico Dowdle, Sean Tucker, Trevor Etienne
- Oct 16 Aaron Wilson (X) #Texans officially rule out David Montgomery, Jalen Pitre and Tank Dell. Henry To'oTo'o questionable but set to be activated and play vs. #Jaguars. Ja'Marcus Ingram questionable too
- Oct 16 NFL News Poster (Bluesky) [Texans] WR Tank Dell (knee) and RB David Montgomery (groin) are declared out.
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Tank Dell making progress in recovery from knee injury, but, as #Texans coach DeMeco Ryans said, team has another week to make decision on whether they activate him from injured reserve-designated for return. David Montgomery (groin) and Jalen Pitre (AC shoulder sprain) have been slated to miss #Jaguars game all week. · Quoting Aaron Wilson: #Texans rule out Tank Dell, David Montgomery and Jalen Pitre and won't travel to London for #Jaguars game
5 more updatesfrom 3 sources
- Oct 15 Pro Football Talk Texans' Tank Dell, David Montgomery, Jalen Pitre will not travel to London to play Jaguars+1
- Oct 15 Aaron Wilson (X) Tank Dell making progress in recovery from knee injury, but, as #Texans coach DeMeco Ryans said, team has another week to make decision on whether they activate him from injured reserve-designated for return. David Montgomery (groin) and Jalen Pitre (AC shoulder sprain) have been slated to miss #Jaguars game all week. · Quoting Aaron Wilson: #Texans rule out Tank Dell, David Montgomery and Jalen Pitre and won't travel to London for #Jaguars game+1
- Oct 15 Aaron Wilson (X) #Texans linebacker Henry To'oTo'o (shoulder), tackle Trent Brown (knee) both full participation today and Jadeveon Clowney (knee). Limited: Azeez Al-Shaair (groin), who is expected to play Sunday vs. #Jaguars · Quoting Aaron Wilson: Tank Dell making progress in recovery from knee injury, but, as #Texans coach DeMeco Ryans said, team has another week to make decision on whether they activate him from injured reserve-designated for return. David Montgomery (groin) and Jalen Pitre (AC shoulder sprain) have been slated to miss #Jaguars game all week.
- Oct 15 Rotoworld Football (Bluesky) Texans rule out David Montgomery, Tank Dell in W6
- #Texans wide receiver Tank Dell in his second week of practice after being designated for return. Dell is making steady progress in comeback from major knee injury two years ago at Arrowhead Stadium More from DeMeco Ryans
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Texans WR Tank Dell a full practice participant for first time since 2024 season
Texans wide receiver Tank Dell has not played since a horrific knee injury in a Dec. 21, 2024, game against the Chiefs.
4 more updatesfrom 1 source
- Oct 14 Pro Football Talk Texans WR Tank Dell a full practice participant for first time since 2024 season
- Oct 14 Aaron Wilson (X) #Texans who didn't practice: Azeez Al-Shaair (groin), Jalen Pitre (AC shoulder sprain), Trent Brown (knee), David Montgomery (groin) Limited: Nico Collins (rest), Ja'Marcus Ingram (elbow), Dalton Schultz (ret), Jadeveon Clowney (knee), Logan Hall ( rest) Full: Tank Dell (knee), Wade Woodaz (thumb)
- Oct 14 Aaron Wilson (X) 'We'll keep an eye on Tank to get him as comfortable as he can be. He's working himself back, really well. Looking fast, making decisive cuts. We'll see how that timeline works. We have 21 days.' #Texans coach DeMeco Ryans said of Tank Dell
- Oct 14 Aaron Wilson (X) 'Tank is still practicing, second well, looking really good, will continue to see how he progresses,' #Texans coach DeMeco Ryans on Tank Dell
- Oct 14 Aaron Wilson (X) David Montgomery (groin), Jalen Pitre (AC shoulder sprain) not practicing. Tank Dell is practicing as is Braden Smith
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Is Tank Dell Out for the Season? Injury Update and Fantasy Football Outlook (Week 6)
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