Here’s everything DeMeco Ryans said following the Houston Texans’ Week 16 showdown against the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium.

During the loss to the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 16 of the 2024 NFL season, CJ Stroud and DeMeco Ryans saw a key Houston Texans player get injured.

Houston Texans wideout Tank Dell went down during the third quarter against the Kansas City Chiefs on Saturday, and was later ruled out with a serious knee injury. It was a somber moment inside Arrowhead Stadium, and one that affected Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud particularly profoundly.

Texans HC DeMeco Ryans gives an update on WR Tank Dell, who suffered a devastating injury versus the Chiefs on Saturday

Houston Texans coach DeMeco Ryans confirmed that Tank Dell suffered a dislocated kneecap Sunday against the Chiefs. He added that the wideout also tore his ACL along with other damage, while safety Jimmie Ward is out for the year with a foot injury.

It's no secret that the Texans' interior offensive line has struggled mightily, particularly at the guard position. That's not a great recipe when preparing to face Chiefs defensive tackle Chris Jones.

Texans coach DeMeco Ryans told reporters that Tank Dell is out of the hospital and coming home after suffering a brutal injury.

Is Tank Dell out for the season? Will Dell play again in 2024? Read RotoBaller's latest updates on Tank Dell's injury.

In the short term, the Texans will try to replace Dell’s production with contributions from John Metchie III, Robert Woods and Xavier Hutchinson, who have combined for 42 catches, 416 yards (9.9 average) and one touchdown.

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