Tank Dell Expected to Miss 2025 Season After Knee Surgeries

Houston Texans wide receiver Tank Dell suffered a severe knee injury in Week 16 of the 2024 season, tearing his ACL, MCL, and LCL, and is expected to miss most or all of the 2025 season, though there is an outside chance of a late-season return if his rehab continues to progress positively. Head coach DeMeco Ryans emphasized that Dell is in good spirits, making steady progress in his recovery, and that the team will not rush his return, prioritizing full health over a specific timeline. Meanwhile, veteran safety Jimmie Ward, who missed the end of last season due to a foot injury, is reportedly out of his walking boot and making significant strides in his rehabilitation, with optimism that he will be ready for the upcoming season. Ward's return would bolster a Texans secondary that has added depth through the draft and offseason acquisitions. Both players’ recoveries are being closely monitored, with Ryans expressing confidence in their eventual contributions but cautioning against setting rigid expectations for their comebacks.