Update, Oct. 13 PM— Dell wasn’t spotted at practice, but he did end up getting a limited day in and is listed as questionable. He will likely need to be cleared of his concussion on Saturday to be able to play.
Update, Oct. 13 — Dell isn’t practicing Friday. This puts his availability this weekend in doubt, and it wouldn’t be shocking to see him ruled out when the final injury report comes out later Friday afternoon.
Tank Dell not practicing during the portion of practice open to the media today.
— Jonathan M Alexander (@jonmalexander) October 13, 2023
That’s not a good sign for his availability Sunday .
Update, Oct. 12 — Dell is still in concussion protocol and is likely out this week based on reports and the fact he is still in protocol.
Update, Oct. 11 — Dell remains in the league’s concussion protocol and is not practicing on Wednesday. He isn’t expected to play this week against the Saints.
Although #Texans rookie wide receiver Tank Dell is making improvement in his recovery from concussion, per a league source, he isn’t currently expected to play Sunday against the #Saints and remains under #NFL concussion protocol and didn’t practice today @KPRC2
— Aaron Wilson (@AaronWilson_NFL) October 11, 2023
Houston Texans rookie WR Tank Dell was placed into the NFL’s concussion protocol on Monday ahead of Week 6 vs. the New Orleans Saints. Dell was forced to leave the Texans’ 21-19 loss to the Atlanta Falcons in Week 5 on Sunday after making a great catch but hitting the turf hard on his helmet. Dell finished the game with three catches on four targets for 57 yards.
Fantasy football impact: Texans WR Tank Dell
With Dell in protocol, it’s likely a day-to-day thing for Week 6. If Dell can clear protocol before Thursday-Friday, he could be on track to play vs. the Saints. If not, we could see a questionable/doubtful designation and Dell ultimately missing the game.
If Dell is sidelined, Nico Collins and Robert Woods will operate as the top-2 wideouts for the Texans. Someone to keep an eye on is John Metchie III, who has gotten limited snaps in his return in 2023 after missing all last season. Metchie could see more snaps and targets if Dell is sidelined.