Houston Texans wide receiver Tank Dell suffered a severe left knee injury during Saturday’s game against the Kansas City Chiefs. The play, which occurred at the 11:40 mark of the third quarter, happened when Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud threw a 30-yard touchdown strike to Dell.
On a deep throw intended for Dell, Houston wide receiver Jared Wayne was in the vicinity of the play attempting to make a catch and collided with Dell’s knee. Medical personnel carted Dell off the field after tending to him during an almost 10-minute delay. Many Houston players, including Stroud and Wayne, were in shock after the play, and some were in tears.
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Houston kicker Ka’imi Fairbairn missed the extra point to tie the game, and the Texans trailed 17-16 at the beginning of the third quarter. Kansas City went on to win 27-19.
NBC’s Kathryn Tappen reported during the fourth quarter that Dell’s leg was immobilized from the hip down and he was taken by ambulance to a local hospital.
This story will be updated.
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