Houston Texans Quarterback CJ Stroud was distraught as he watched teammate and friend Tank Dell suffer a horrific leg injury in the team’s loss to the Kansas City Chiefs on Saturday afternoon.
The injury, which is expected to be season-ending, had a visible impact on the team and Stroud.
Houston Texans quarterback CJ Stroud reacts after teammate Tank Dell was injured while catching a touchdown pass against the Chiefs on Saturday, Dec. 21, 2024, in Kansas City, Missouri. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)
The second-year quarterback was reduced to tears and had to be comforted by his other teammates.
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When Stroud was asked after the game how he recovered from the heartbreaking scene, he spoke about his faith.
“All you can do is really pray. At the end of the day, God still gets the glory. No matter what happens to me, I always know that I’m up here because of the grace of Jesus and grace in general.” Whoever He is in my life and Tank’s life, no matter how it goes, whether left or right or up or down, I must always praise my Lord and Savior.
“It’s not easy to keep going and just keep playing, but I tried to do my best,” he continued.
Houston Texans quarterback CJ Stroud reacts after an injury to wide receiver Tank Dell during the Kansas City Chiefs game at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium on December 21, 2024. (Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images)
TEXANS’ TANK DELL suffers a serious leg injury that leaves his teammates in tears
The Texans gathered around Dell and prayed before he was carried off the field in a covered ambulance. Stroud revealed what they prayed for.
“Jesus,” he said simply. “Finding him at this moment – it’s not easy. He is the Prince of Peace, so I simply prayed for His peace over Tank’s head and his spiritual and physical life. We serve a miraculous God and I believe in healing and I pray that the Lord can heal him.
Saturday’s injury is believed to be Dell’s second season-ending injury. His rookie season was cut short when he suffered a broken fibula in a Week 13 game against the Denver Broncos last season.
Houston Texans wide receiver Jared Wayne and cornerback Kris Boyd react after an injury to wide receiver Tank Dell at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium on December 21, 2024. (Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images)
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Dell was injured while throwing in a 30-yard touchdown pass early in the second half. He was taken to the University of Kansas Medical Center, where the team said he would remain overnight.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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