Texans’ Tank Dell sustains gruesome leg injury, leaving teammates in tears

Houston Texans wide receiver Tank Dell was taken off the field in a stretcher during Saturday’s game against the Kansas City Chiefs after suffering a gruesome leg injury while scoring a touchdown in the second half. 

The heartbreaking scene came just a little over three minutes into the second half when quarterback C.J. Stroud connected with Dell in the endzone for a 30-yard touchdown pass. 

Almost immediately after making the catch, the second-year receiver remained down in obvious pain. He appeared to have sustained a serious knee injury while getting caught up with teammate Jared Wayne and a Chiefs defender.

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Texans players gathered around Dell and prayed over him, as Stroud was visibly shaken by Dell’s injury and even brought to tears as he watched on. 

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According to ESPN, Dell’s left leg was immobilized in a brace. He was placed on a stretcher and taken off the field in a covered medical cart. He was reportedly taken to an area hospital by ambulance. 

Dell was officially ruled out with a knee injury. A potential season-ending injury would be the second in a row for the young receiver. 

His rookie campaign was cut short when he fractured his fibula in a Week 13 game against the Denver Broncos last season. 

Dell entered Saturday’s game with 45 receptions for 569 yards and two touchdowns. 

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