Texans’ CJ Stroud turns to faith after Tanker Dale suffers serious leg injury: ‘All you can do is pray’
houston texans Quarterback CJ Stroud was distraught after witnessing teammate and friend Tank Dial suffer a serious leg injury during the team’s loss to the Kansas City Chiefs on Saturday afternoon.
What was expected to be a season-ending injury had a clear impact on the team. and Stroud.
Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud reacts after teammate Tank Dial was injured while catching a Chiefs pass for a touchdown on Saturday, Dec. 21, 2024, in Kansas City, Missouri. (AP Photo/Ed Zulga)
The second-year quarterback broke down in tears and had to be comforted by other teammates.
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When asked after the game how he recovered 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 here because of the grace and grace of Jesus. No matter what happens, Left or right, up or down, I always want to praise my Lord and Savior.
“It’s not easy to keep going and keep playing, but I try to do my best,” he continued.
Houston Texans quarterback CJ Stroud reacts after an injury to wide receiver Tank Dial during a game against the Kansas City Chiefs at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium on December 21, 2024. (Jay Biggerstaff – Image)
Texan Tank Dell suffers serious leg injury, teammates in tears
Texans gathered around Dell and prayed before he was taken off the field in a covered medical van. Stroud revealed what do they pray for.
“Oh my god,” he said simply. “Finding him in this moment – it’s not easy. He is the Prince of Peace, so I just pray that his peace is on the tank’s head, in his spirit, in his body. We serve an amazing God, I believe in healing and I pray that the Lord can heal him.
Saturday’s injury could be Dell’s second season-ending injury. Last season, his rookie season was cut short when he suffered a broken fibula in Week 13 against the Denver Broncos.
Houston Texans wide receiver Jared Wayne and cornerback Chris Boyd react after an injury to wide receiver Tank Dial at GEHA Field on Dec. 21, 2024 at Arrowhead Stadium. (Jay Biggerstaff – Image)
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Dell was injured on a 30-yard touchdown pass at the start of the second half. He was taken to the University of Kansas Medical Center, where the team said he will stay overnight.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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