Tank Dell Could Miss All Of 2025

What They're Saying

Former NFL head team Dr. David Chao on Dell's outlook: “This is a much more difficult recovery than just an ACL, it’s a knee dislocation with three of four major ligaments torn and it’s a long road back. Unfortunately, it has to be considered career threatening, but we all hope not career-ending. A typical recovery timetable, it would be great if he could participate at some point next season, but it’s far from guaranteed he will play at any point next season. It’s similar to what happened with Browns running back Nick Chubb. They’re both knee dislocations, but not all knee dislocations are the same. This is a much more complicated surgery process than an isolated ACL and, as such, it’s going to be multiple surgeries and lots of follow-up. As much as this is a devastating injury, Nick Chubb did return to play his next season. Let’s hope for a similar good outcome for Tank Dell.”

Dynasty Impact

It took Chubb 13 months to make it back from his multi-ligament knee injury -- and he did not look like the same player. Dell is about three years younger than Chubb and plays a less grueling position. But the timing of his injury means we should not be counting on any contributions in 2025. His effectiveness beyond that is a major question mark.

Dell is still a hold in dynasty in most cases -- only because you're unlikely to get very much for him in a trade. Check our Dynasty Trade Value Charts to see exactly how to value Dell in your league.