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Tim Capurso

NFL Fans Ripped Texans for Mind-Boggling Move That Led to Tank Dell’s Injury

Texans rookie wide receiver Tank Dell had to be carted off the field during their Week 13 game against the Broncos after suffering an apparent ankle injury. He was eventually diagnosed with a broken fibula. 

Houston fans, already upset that one of their best young players appeared to be seriously injured, were also furious with how the injury occurred. 

Dell was blocking on an inside Dameon Pierce run that resulted in a touchdown when a Broncos defender landed awkwardly on his ankle. Houston fans took to Twitter, formerly known as X, and demanded to know why Dell was anywhere near the play. 

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