Tank Dell hasn’t taken a snap since Dec. 21, 2024, when a dislocated knee and multiple torn ligaments ended his season in an instant. That’s nearly two years of rehab, missed games, and quiet mornings. On Sunday, he’s expected to be back on the field when the Texans host the New York Giants.

His coach, DeMeco Ryans, plans to wear Dell’s jersey on the sideline and said there are no performance expectations for the return. Will Anderson Jr. has been celebrating every step with him, and C.J. Stroud says Dell stayed upbeat throughout the recovery. Dell described himself as anxious but blessed, and he’s vowing to spike the football after his first catch, even if it gains just two yards. His grandmother is flying in from Florida for the moment, and Dell admitted he had to buy a lot of extra tickets. Rejoining a receiver room that now includes Marvin Harrison Jr., his role may start small, but the comeback itself is the headline.

For Waxahachie and the rest of North Texas, this is local in more ways than one. Whether you make the drive or watch from the porch, Sunday’s game carries a little extra weight. What moment or person would you give anything to see honored on the field?