Houston Texans head coach DeMeco Ryans has provided an update on rookie wide receiver Tank Dell following a calf injury scare in the team’s recent narrow loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars. Despite concerns about Dell’s availability for the upcoming game against the Denver Broncos, Coach Ryans expressed optimism, stating that he expects Dell to be “okay” moving forward.
The Texans, currently holding a 6-5 record, have exceeded expectations this season, showcasing significant progress in their rebuilding efforts. Rookie quarterback C.J. Stroud has been a standout performer, and Dell, a third-round pick in April’s draft, has emerged as a key playmaker with 47 catches for 709 yards and seven touchdowns in 10 games, including two impressive performances with over 140 receiving yards.
Dell’s productivity is complemented by third-year wideout Nico Collins, who has contributed 800 yards and five touchdowns to the team’s success this season. The Texans’ improved performance is a stark contrast to the previous season, where they finished with a 3-13-1 record. The team’s unexpected competitiveness has positioned them in eighth place in the AFC, with a realistic chance of making the playoffs.
Looking ahead, the Texans face a crucial matchup against the Denver Broncos, but their remaining schedule appears relatively manageable. The team’s current standing and the promising performances of young talents like Dell and Stroud indicate a positive trajectory for the franchise. Despite reaching the postseason only six times since their inaugural season in 2002, the Texans seem to be laying the foundation to become a formidable force in the years to come.
#Texans coach DeMeco Ryans on Tank Dell’s (calf) status:
“We’ll see how the week continues to go for Tank. We expect him to be okay.”
It’s still early in Ryans’ head coaching career, but his coachspeak has been quite reliable thus far
We expect Dell to be okay pic.twitter.com/ybfRTfPHAs
— The Coachspeak Index (@CoachspeakIndex) November 29, 2023
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