Who Should I Start? Tank Dell or Tommy Mellott

Wednesday, September 24, 11:15 AM

Houston Texans wide receiver Tank Dell (knee) will technically be eligible to be activated off the reserve/physically unable to perform list following his team's Week 4 matchup against the Tennessee Titans. However, there's been no indication from the team that he's nearing a return to the field. That's not surprising, considering Dell dislocated his knee and tore three major ligaments in December 2024. The most likely scenario remains that Dell will miss the entirety of the 2025 season. Veteran wideout Christian Kirk has replaced Dell's role in Houston's offense, and Kirk hauled in three catches for 25 yards on eight targets in his season debut in Week 3.

Friday, May 23, 12:19 PM

The Athletic's Tashan Reed reports that Las Vegas Raiders rookie sixth-rounder Tommy Mellott got significant action at slot receiver during an OTA practice this week. The quarterback-turned-receiver made cornerback Darnay Holmes fall on an in-and-out route on one rep before catching a pass from quarterback Geno Smith and turning upfield. Receiver Tre Tucker made the most impressive play of the day on a deep route where he got open over the top of the safety for a diving catch. Tucker started most of last year, but his role could be in jeopardy in 2025 after the Raiders drafted Dont'e Thornton and Jack Bech. Mellott is fast and athletic at 6-foot, 208 pounds but will most likely serve in a depth role at wideout in his first year in the NFL while also contributing as a return option on special teams.