Based on the wiki's most recent info, Tank Dell has not yet been fully cleared for contact as of late August 2026. Here's where things stand:
- Spring/summer progress: By mid-June, Dell was catching passes from C.J. Stroud at minicamp and participating in positional work against Houston's defense. He publicly stated he was "ready" and "can't wait" for training camp (from the Tank Dell page).
- Current status: The latest updates still refer to his return as "once cleared" and his "eventual return," with the team taking a patient, day-to-day approach. The Aug 19 news about Jayden Higgins' torn ACL notes that Dell's return will fill a void, but doesn't say he's cleared.
- Team's approach: Coach Ryans and GM Caserio have consistently emphasized they won't rush him back. The best-case projection from the wiki had him targeting a mid-season return around Weeks 6-8.
So he's trending in the right direction — participating in non-contact work — but the official green light for full-contact practice hasn't come yet. Keep an eye on Texans camp reports for that clearance.
From a fantasy standpoint, as the Mayo Media Network noted, if Dell is a full go, they project a 15-18% target share — which would be third in that receiving corps.