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DEC 4 DELL DONE According to Texans head coach DeMeco Ryans, Houston rookie sensation wide receiver Tank Dell had season-ending surgery on his ankle on Monday. 

Dell fractured his fibula in the first quarter while attempting to block in a goal-line situation in the Texans' narrow win over the Denver Broncos on Sunday. 

Arguably on of the top rookie receiver in the NFL, Dell has made 47 catches for 709 yards and seven touchdowns this season.

Dell was second to only Rams star Puka Nacua in receiving yards for rookie in 2023 and was averaging 64.5 yards per game as C.J. Stroud's favorite target.

DEC 3 DELL HURT The Houston Texans may have suffered a devastating loss on Sunday afternoon, with rookie star wide receiver Tank Dell being carted to the locker room after what appears to be a lower-body injury.

The injury occurred with Dell attempting to block for Dameon Pierce on a touchdown run. 

Dell has been a star for the Texans this season, with 709 yards and seven touchdowns on 47 catches. 

DEC 1 DELL QUESTIONABLE FOR WEEK 13 The Texans announced Friday afternoon that rookie wide receiver Tank Dell is questionable for Sunday's Week 13 contest against the Denver Broncos. Dell missed Wednesday's practice due to a calf injury but was limited on Thursday and Friday. In 10 games, Dell has caught 47 passes for 709 yards and seven touchdowns.

In addition to Dell, the Texans have ruled out tight end Dalton Schultz due to a hamstring injury.

NOV 27 AMMENDOLA WAIVED The Houston Texans claimed veteran pass rusher Derek Barnett off of waivers on Monday, adding a potentially valuable piece to their defensive line. 

However, in order to make that move, the Texans had to create room on their roster. In doing so, the Texans have reportedly waived kicker Matt Ammendola. 

Ammendola missed a potentially game-tying field goal against the Jaguars on Sunday, sending the Texans to a disappointing loss. 

Without Ammendola on the roster, the Texans do not have a kicker - at least currently - for their Sunday matchup against the Denver Broncos.

And with Kai'mi Fairbairn still on IR for at least another two weeks, the Texans are likely to re-sign Ammendola to the practice squad, and simply elevate him before Sunday.

NOV 26 HOWARD DOWN The Houston Texans may have suffered yet another significant loss along the offensive line. 

This time, that loss comes in the form of left guard Tytus Howard, who was knocked out of the game with what appeared to be a left knee injury in the first quarter.

Howard was able to walk off of the field under his own power but was walking with a significant limp.

Howard was then carted to the Texans locker room by the medical staff for further evaluation.

Howard missed the beginning of the season after being placed on injured reserve due to a broken hand he suffered in training camp.

NOV 22 HORTON STEPS AWAY Texans rookie Dylan Horton announced on social media that he will be stepping away from the team due to a personal health matter. He was one of several non-participants during practice at the Houston Methodist Training Center on Wednesday morning.

A 2023 fourth-round pick (No. 109 overall), Horton has appeared in 10 games for the Texans, where he recorded 13 tackles and a pair of quarterback hits.

NOV 19 TANK DELL, OH MY With less than a minute left in the first half of Sunday's game between the Houston Texans and Arizona Cardinals, rookie quarterback C.J. Stroud felt pressure from the opposing defense.

His response? Well, Tank Dell is downfield somewhere, so let's throw it up and give him a chance. Dell made the most of the opportunity, hauling in a crazy reception to extend Houston's lead to 21-10.

You can view the play below.

The touchdown pass marks Stroud's second of the day, and he also has an interception on his docket.

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