Overview
- Dell told reporters Saturday that he feels he is “almost there” after running routes and catching passes at offseason events and limited team work.
- He missed the entire 2025 season after dislocating a kneecap and tearing multiple ligaments in December 2024 and he has also recovered from earlier leg and off-field injuries.
- Texans leaders including GM Nick Caserio, coach DeMeco Ryans and receivers coach Ben McDaniels have publicly urged patience and said they will not rush his return.
- Houston’s depth at wide receiver — led by Nico Collins and supported by Jayden Higgins, Jaylin Noel, Xavier Hutchinson, rookie Lewis Bond and Justin Watson — gives the team flexibility to manage Dell’s recovery.
- The next milestone is training camp, when coaches will evaluate his mobility and conditioning and decide whether he can meaningfully boost the Texans’ passing attack and postseason hopes.