Tank Dell has been ruled out for the Houston Texans’ Week 6 matchup against the Jacksonville Jaguars as he continues to work toward a return from a knee injury.
The Texans confirmed Dell’s status in their Friday injury report ahead of Sunday’s game at Wembley Stadium in London. The wide receiver will remain unavailable for the AFC South matchup, leaving Houston without another option in its passing attack.
Dell’s absence comes as the Texans try to build momentum after a difficult start to the season. Houston enters Week 6 with a 1-4 record, while Jacksonville sits atop the AFC South at 4-1.
The Houston Texans PR account listed Dell as out with a knee injury in its official Friday report. The decision means Houston must prepare for Jacksonville without the wide receiver, who has been working toward a return to game action.
Dell’s continued absence follows a lengthy recovery from the serious knee injury he suffered in December 2024. Although he has progressed in his rehabilitation, the Texans have not cleared him to play against Jacksonville. His status should not be confused with a full return to game readiness.
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Houston will also be without running back David Montgomery, who has a groin injury, and safety Jalen Pitre, who is dealing with a shoulder injury. Their absences leave the Texans without three players listed as out on the final injury report ahead of the London game.
Jacksonville, meanwhile, enters the matchup with a 4-1 record after winning four of its first five games. The Texans are 1-4 and sit behind the Jaguars in the AFC South standings, making Sunday’s divisional meeting an opportunity for Houston to gain ground.
Dell’s absence removes one potential contributor from the Texans’ passing game as they look to improve their record. Houston will need its available receivers to handle the workload against a Jacksonville team that has made a stronger start to the season.
The Texans and Jaguars meet Sunday, Oct. 18, at Wembley Stadium in London, with kickoff scheduled for 9:30 a.m. ET. Dell has officially been ruled out, and Houston’s focus now shifts to the players available for the Week 6 matchup.
