Texans’ CJ Stroud turns to faith following Tank Dell’s devastating leg injury: ‘All you can do is really pray’

Houston Texans running back CJ Stroud was distraught after witnessing a horrific leg injury to teammate and friend Tank Dell during the team’s loss to the Kansas City Chiefs on Saturday afternoon.

The injury, which is expected to end the season, has had a visible impact on the team and Stroud.

Houston Texans quarterback CJ Stroud reacts after teammate Tank Dell was injured while catching a touchdown pass against the Chiefs, Saturday, Dec. 21, 2024, in Kansas City, Missouri. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)

The sophomore point guard was brought to tears, and the rest of his teammates had to comfort him.

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When asked after the game how he managed to recover from the heartbreaking scene, Stroud spoke of his faith.

“All you can do is really pray. At the end of the day, God still gets the glory. Always, no matter what happens to me, I always know that I’m even up here because of the grace of Jesus and the grace of who He is in mine and Tank’s life, however it goes, left or right, up or down, I must always praise my Lord and Savior.”

“It’s not easy to move on and just keep playing, but I tried to do the best I could,” he continued.

Houston Texans quarterback CJ Stroud reacts after an injury to wide receiver Tank Dell during the Kansas City Chiefs game at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium on December 21, 2024. (Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images)

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The Texans gathered around Dell and prayed before he was taken off the field in a covered medical cart. Stroud revealed for which they prayed.

“Jesus,” he said simply. “Finding him at this time – it’s not easy. He is the prince of peace so I just prayed for His peace over Tank’s head and his mental, physical. We serve a wonderful God and I believe in healing and I pray that the Lord can heal him.”

Saturday’s injury marks what will likely be Dell’s second season-ending injury. His rookie campaign was cut short when he broke his fibula in a Week 13 game against the Denver Broncos last season.

Houston Texans wide receiver Jared Wayne and cornerback Kris Boyd react after an injury to wide receiver Tank Dell at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium on December 21, 2024. (Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images)

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Dell was injured while completing a 30-yard pass early in the second half. He was taken to the University of Kansas Medical Center, where the team said he would stay overnight.

The Associated Press contributed to this report.

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