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Texans receive update on WR Tank Dell for Week 5

Tank Dell returned to practice for the first time in over a week for the Houston Texans.

Tank Dell is looking “good to go” for Sunday’s showdown against the Buffalo Bills for the Houston Texans.

Dell, who missed Week 4’s win over the Jacksonville Jaguars with a chest injury, returned to practice for the first time in over a week.

According to KPRC2 Sports’ Aaron Wilson, Dell is expected to play in Sunday’s matchup against the 3-1 Bills.

Dell left early in the Texans’ 34-7 loss to the Vikings after catching a season-high five passes for 62 yards on six targets. Entering the week, he had only caught four balls for 34 yards.

A third-round pick out of the University of Houston, Dell caught 47 passes for 709 yards and seven touchdowns in 11 games as a rookie last season before he broke his fibula in early December.

Without Dell, Houston most relied on the duo of Stefon Diggs and Nico Collins to secure a 24-20 victory Sunday afternoon. Collins surpassed Andre Johnson’s 2018 record for the most receiving yards to begin the season after catching 12 passes for 151 yards and a score.

Entering October, Collins leads the NFL in receiving yards (489) and ranks second in receptions (30).

Texans safety Jimmie Ward returned to practice from a groin injury that sidelined him against the Jaguars. Pro Bowl running back Joe Mixon and Pro Bowl left tackle Laremy Tunsil missed practice with ankle injuries.

Kickoff against the Bills at NRG Stadium is scheduled for noon.

DeMeco Ryans provides update on Texans LB Christian Harris

The Texans will be without star linebacker Christian Harris for at least one more week.

Christian Harris might be eligible to come off the injured reserve, but the Houston Texans are playing it safe.

Texans coach DeMeco Ryans told reporters that Harris would remain on injured reserve and won’t return to start practicing this week.

Houston takes on the Buffalo Bills at NRG Stadium this Sunday to close out a two-game home series.

“He’s still on the road to recovery, Ryans said. “He’s doing well, on the right track. We’ll get him when we get him.”

A third-round pick of the University of Alabama, Harris was placed on the injured reserve after missing all of training camp with a calf injury. With his absence, the Texans have relied heavily on second-year standout Henry To’oTo’o.

Harris entered 2023 off the heels of a breakout sophomore campaign while helping the Texans secure their first playoff berth since 2019. He amassed a career-high 101 tackles last season and returned an interception for a touchdown in a playoff victory over the Cleveland Browns.

Kickoff against the reigning AFC East champions is scheduled for noon CT.