The Houston Texans are contemplating the possibility of maintaining seven wide receivers on their 53-man roster due to uncertainties surrounding Tank Dell's readiness for the upcoming season. Reports indicate that Dell is not expected to be ready for the team's first game, raising concerns within the organization.
Dell began participating in practice during the second week of training camp, but his involvement has been limited to individual drills and a few team exercises. Recently, he has not practiced in front of the media, which has further fueled doubts about his availability. While two league sources have stated that Dell has not faced a setback, he is still unable to practice consistently.
With only three weeks left before the season opener on September 13, his readiness remains in question.
In addition to Dell's situation, the Texans are also addressing the impact of Jayden Higgins' ACL injury, which has complicated the search for a No. 2 wide receiver to complement Nico Collins. Candidates like Xavier Hutchinson and Jaylin Noel are now in the mix to fill that position.
Although there is hope for Dell's return, it is uncertain when he will be able to contribute fully to the team this season.
