He wasn’t alone. Fellow receiver Stefon Diggs, who tore his ACL in Week 8, was seen walking outside the tunnel with Dell during the pregame. The second-year receiver was on a pair of crutches while putting little weight on his leg.

The Houston Texans are paying a heartwarming tribute to injured wide receiver Tank Dell as he returns to watch their playoff game.

HOUSTON — Before the Texans game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Houston players showed their support for an injured teammate.

Tank Dell was attempting a touchdown catch in the end zone when he collided with teammate Jared Wayne. Per NFL insider Aaron Wilson, the collision caused severe damage to Dell's knee, including torn ACL, MCL and lateral ligaments, a dislocated kneecap and meniscus damage.