Heeney (ankle) reached an injury settlement with the Texans on Saturday, Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle reports.

EDGE Analysis

Heeney underwent surgery after injuring his ankle against the Rams during the preseason. He will now be free to find a new landing spot once his ankle heals.

Heeney (ankle) has cleared waivers and was reverted to injured reserve Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

Heeney's ankle issue will keep him out of uniform for the rest of the 2018 campaign after undergoing ankle surgery Wednesday, barring an injury settlement with the Texans. He should be available to compete for a roster spot again in 2018.

Heeney (ankle) was waived by the Texans on Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

Heeney reportedly underwent surgery to repair an ankle issue Wednesday. Following the news of his season-long absence, the decision to part ways with Heeney became an easy one for Houston. Even without the injury, Heeney figured to be facing long odds of making the team.

Heeney underwent season-ending ankle surgery Wednesday, Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle reports.

EDGE Analysis

The news of Heeney's surgery popped up as somewhat of a surprise. Heeney was carted off during Saturday's preseason contest against the Rams, but there was no real word as to whether he'd need surgery until after the procedure was done. Heeney was likely to be a contributor on special teams prior to the injury.

Heeney (knee) made one tackle during Saturday's 21-20 preseason loss to the Rams.

EDGE Analysis

Heeney was held to just five games in 2017 due to this knee condition, but he appears ready for Week 1. He played just eight defensive snaps last season, so he shouldn't be expected to work much outside of special teams.

Heeney (knee) signed a contract with the Texans on Monday, the Laredo Morning-Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

Heeney totaled two tackles in five games for the Texans last season before undergoing knee surgery and landing on injured reserve. The 25-year-old is likely to primarily serve as a special teams contributor again for Houston in 2018.

The Texans will place Heeney on injured reserve Wednesday with an unspecified injury, John McClain of the Houston Chronicle reports.

EDGE Analysis

Heeney likely sustained the injury in Monday's loss to the Ravens, a game in which he played 17 snaps, all on special teams. It's possible that Heeney would have lost his spot on the 53-man roster anyway if fully healthy with fellow linebacker Brian Cushing slated to return from a 10-game suspension ahead of the Week 13 matchup with Tennessee.

Heeney (knee) returned to the Texans' practice as a full participant Thursday, Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle reports.

EDGE Analysis

Heeney, who has been sidelined for three weeks following arthroscopic knee surgery, appears to be nearing the completion of his recovery. While he is seemingly on track to suit up for Week 8, he will likely just provide a depth role at linebacker.

Heeney (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Browns.

EDGE Analysis

Heeney was absent from practice all week as he continues to recover from minor arthroscopic knee surgery. He's yet to be given a timetable for a return, and in his absence, Brian Peters and Dylan Cole will continue to operate as reserves at inside linebacker.

Heeney (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Chiefs.

EDGE Analysis

Heeney is coming off minor arthroscopic knee surgery and, while he'll sit out this week, should be able to play soon. Until then, Brian Peters and Dylan Cole will operate as the backups at inside linebacker.