Houston Texans wide receiver Tank Dell was wounded in a shooting at a nightclub overnight in Florida.
Dell reportedly was a bystander to an incident that saw 10 people get shot. He has since been released from the hospital after sustaining minor injuries.
#Texans wide receiver Tank Dell was shot Saturday night, sustaining minor wounds in Florida as a victim and innocent bystander in a mass shooting at a nightclub. Has already been released from hospital. Expected to make full recovery. Dell was not involved in altercation, was…
— Aaron Wilson (@AaronWilson_NFL) April 28, 2024
The Texans released a statement on social media, stating that they are in contact with Dell and that the young star receiver is in “good spirits.”
Statement from the Houston Texans: pic.twitter.com/0ISsjlMHr0
— Houston Texans (@HoustonTexans) April 28, 2024
Dell wasn’t the only person caught in the crossfire at the nightclub. According to the Seminole County Sheriff’s Office, it appears that an argument escalated that led to gunfire. Luckily, it appears none of the victims suffered life-threatening injuries.
The suspect, a 16-year-old, was reportedly booked into a nearby juvenile detention center.
It’s certainly a scary situation, and luckily, it appears that Dell and the other victims will be okay.
Several members of the NFL community posted on social media following the alarming news.
🚨🚨BREAKING NEWS🚨🚨#Texans star 2nd year receiver Tank Dell was shot yesterday in Florida, the team announced.
Thoughts and prayers go out to Tank🙏🙏🙏 pic.twitter.com/pTX4jnx86u
— MLFootball (@_MLFootball) April 28, 2024
#Texans WR Tank Dell sustained minor wounds in a shooting last night. He’s in good spirits and was released from the hospital.
Prayers up for everyone involved 🙏🏻 pic.twitter.com/4uQWQ3Pkm6
— NFL Stats (@NFL_Stats) April 28, 2024
Many were glad that the star receiver seemingly avoided a major injury.
Scary, and glad that Tank Dell is ok. https://t.co/XzL6opu2y0
— Ari Alexander (@AriA1exander) April 28, 2024
Yikes.
Glad Tank Dell is okay! https://t.co/qp12LDUoJ0
— Kyle Yates (@KyleYNFL) April 28, 2024
Unbelievable. Glad it seems Tank Dell is OK. https://t.co/Xyr5yUL2pw
— Joe Dolan (@FG_Dolan) April 28, 2024
Geez man…
Prayers up Tank Dell. Get healthy quick.
Be safe out there you all. People crazy nowadays. pic.twitter.com/pmX6wlUhi5
— Chris Manno (@Mann_O_Steel17) April 28, 2024
Whoa. Glad that Tank Dell is okay. https://t.co/oDlaN9QhUo
— Ryan Talbot (@RyanTalbotBills) April 28, 2024
Dell is a key cog to a Houston offense that now features Stefon Diggs on the outside after the team acquired him in a deal with the Buffalo Bills. Diggs, Dell and Nico Collins could form one of the NFL’s best receiving trios in the 2024 season.
Houston made a massive leap in the 2023 season, winning the AFC South and making the playoffs behind stellar play from rookie quarterback C.J. Stroud.
Dell, a third-round pick in the 2023 NFL Draft, made a major impact as well in 11 games. He caught 47 passes for 709 yards and seven touchdowns. Unfortunately, a leg injury caused him to miss the last five games of the regular season and Houston’s two playoff games.
The young receiver had three games where he tallied over 100 receiving yards, including multiple games with over 140 receiving yards. Dell also had five touchdown catches in a span of four games before he went down with the injury.
Hopefully, Dell will be able to recover from the shooting and get back to football soon for the Texans. The team clearly has some high hopes in the 2024 season after making such a solid run in Stroud’s rookie season.
