Tank Dell placed on IR with designation to return
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Tank Dell lands on injured reserve with a path back
Houston Texans wide receiver Tank Dell was placed on injured reserve with a designation to return, according to Adam Schefter, who credited the original report to Jon Malexander. The move is tied to Dell's ongoing knee injury recovery.
A designation to return means Dell is not lost for the season. He can be activated back to the roster once he clears the league's required waiting period, so this is a hold rather than a final call on his availability.
What this means for your roster
Redraft managers should hold Dell for now. Dropping him risks losing him to a leaguemate who scoops him off waivers before he is activated. Dynasty managers should treat this the same way. The Texans clearly expect him back at some point, which is why they used the DTR designation instead of a straight IR placement.
Watch for a corresponding activation notice when Dell is cleared to practice in a limited capacity, which typically signals a return is getting close.