It's the second season-ending injury Dell has sustained in his two years in the NFL. As a rookie in 2023, Dell suffered a fractured fibula in Week 13 and missed the Texans' final three games. He also was wounded in a shooting in Florida this spring but worked his way back and was ready to suit up by Week 1.

Houston Texans coach DeMeco Ryans confirmed that Tank Dell suffered a dislocated kneecap Sunday against the Chiefs. He added that the wideout also tore his ACL along with other damage, while safety Jimmie Ward is out for the year with a foot injury.

Houston Texans wide receiver Tank Dell dislocated his knee, head coach DeMeco Ryans told reporters. Dell sustained a torn ACL and additional damage, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. More news: Saints vs Packers Expert Predictions For Monday Night Football Week 16 Dell will undergo surgery and is out for the season,