Texans offensive coordinator Bobby Slowik said “you can’t replace a Tank Dell” because of his unique skill set. But if they were to try, Metchie could be someone close to that ability. Like Hutchinson, Metchie is eager for more of a chance in Houston’s offense but keeping in mind the reason for it.

Dell suffered a dislocated kneecap – which also included a torn ACL "and other damage" – during the third quarter of the Texans' Saturday clash with the Kansas City Chiefs. The wideout had caught a touchdown pass from quarterback C.

Texans receiver Tank Dell has been released after an overnight stay in the hospital and was traveling back to Houston on Sunday after sustaining a severe knee injury in Saturday’s loss to the Kansas C