Houston Texans breakout rookie WR Tank Dell has been ruled out for the remainder of the season after being carted off with a fractured left Fibula.
Dell got hurt in the pile as Dameon Pierce scored a Houston touchdown at the goal line. Dell’s leg was caught under the body of Broncos’ tackle DJ Jones.
Jones, who is listed at 305lbs, came down on top of Dell’s foot in the scrum which seemed to be an accident.
However, new slow-motion video seems to show the defensive lineman purposely causing injury to Dell
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The third-round pick from the University of Houston entered the game as the third rookie in NFL history with at least five catches and a TD reception in four straight games.
Entering Sunday’s game, Dell also had at least 100 yards receiving in two of his past three home games, highlighted by a career-best 149-yard performance two weeks ago.
Dell is tied for first among NFL rookies with seven touchdown receptions, a franchise rookie record. He has 47 catches for 709 yards, both second on the team.
The Texans improved to 7-5 on the year but they are certainly going to miss Dell’s presence and his ability to open up the field.
