Texans WR Tank Dell carted off field vs. Broncos

Field Level Media|published: 12/03/2023, 1:59pm EST

Nov 19, 2023; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Texans wide receiver Tank Dell (3) jumps in the stands and celebrates his touchdown against the Arizona Cardinals in the second quarter at NRG Stadium. credits: Thomas Shea-USA TODAY Sports

Houston Texans rookie wide receiver Tank Dell was carted off the field late in the first quarter after sustaining a leg injury on a touchdown run by Dameon Pierce.

As Pierce dove into the end zone to provide the Texans a 10-0 lead over the visiting Denver Broncos with 3:49 left in the quarter, Dell was trapped in the pile of blockers and defenders. He was diagnosed with a left ankle injury after being carted off and taken to the locker room. His return was questionable.

Dell, a third-round pick out of Houston, entered the game with 47 receptions for 709 yards and a franchise rookie record seven receiving touchdowns.

—Field Level Media