Tank Dell Calls Out Doubters After Scoring TD in Texans' Win, 'So Many People Wrote Me Off'

Houston Texans wide receiver Tank Dell was elated after scoring his first touchdown in nearly two years in Sunday's win over the Los Angeles Chargers.

Dell, who was playing in his second game back from a devastating knee injury sustained in December 2024, told Sports Illustrated's Albert Breer that he couldn't help but think about his doubters after finishing with four catches for 105 yards and a 63-yard touchdown in Houston's 44-22 victory.

"So many people wrote me off, but I didn't write myself off and God didn't write me off," Dell said. "I kept my faith in that and kept my feet grounded and just put the work in. So I just hope [people] take from it that I'm an overcomer, man. I'm a warrior. I'm a hard worker. I'm someone who put his whole faith in trusting God."

Dell missed the entire 2025 season after undergoing surgery to repair his dislocated knee, which also had torn ligaments and meniscus damage. The 27-year-old was once one of the most promising young players in the NFL, and it seems like he's getting closer to his old self.

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Dell and the Texans (3-5) will try to keep rolling when they face the Cleveland Browns (5-4) in Week 10.