Heath had nine tackles (eight solo) and a forced fumble in Thursday's win over the Redskins.

EDGE Analysis

The forced fumble was Heath's first of the season, though it was right on the sideline and went out of bounds without any chance for a recovery. The 27-year-old has 58 total tackles through 11 games and has six games with less than five tackles, making him an unreliable IDP option.

Heath recorded 10 tackles (five solo) and a pass defensed across 80 defensive snaps in Sunday's loss to the Texans.

EDGE Analysis

Heath was one of four Cowboys to record double-digit tackles in Sunday's contest, as the safety played in 100 percent of the defensive snaps. He will now shift his focus to Sunday's game against the Jaguars.

Heath (neck) fully participated in Wednesday's practice, David Helman of the Cowboys' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Heath left the Cowboys' Week 4 contest with a stinger, but his return to full practice bodes well for his status Sunday against the Texans. Expect the safety to be in there as he and the rest of Dallas' defense attempt to corral Deshaun Watson and the Texans. Heath has 17 total tackles on the year.

Cowboys owner Jerry Jones said Heath (shoulder) is "likely to play" during Sunday's game against the Texans, Jon Machota of The Dallas Morning News reports.

EDGE Analysis

Heath was forced out of Dallas' Week 4 matchup against the Lions due to a shoulder stinger, but the injury appears minor. If Heath is able to fully suit up for Sunday's game, expect Kavon Frazier to revert to a backup role.

Heath (shoulder) exited Sunday's game against the Texans with a shoulder stinger, David Moore of The Dallas Morning News reports.

EDGE Analysis

Heath's shoulder injury has been disclosed as a shoulder stinger. It's good news for Dallas that the starting strong safety did not suffer a significant injury, but it could still take up to two weeks for Heath to make a full recovery.

Heath is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Lions due to a shoulder injury, Jon Machota of The Dallas Morning News reports.

EDGE Analysis

Heath has been replaced by Kavon Frazier as Dallas' starting strong safety. Expect an update on Heath's health if he is unable to return to Sunday's game.

Heath (ankle) was a full participant in Thursday's practice.

EDGE Analysis

Heath appears to have recovered from an ankle injury sustained during the Cowboys' Week 3 tilt against the Seahawks. All signs point toward the starting strong safety playing against the Lions on Sunday.

Heath (ankle) was limited in Wednesday's practice, Jon Machota of The Dallas Morning News reports.

EDGE Analysis

Heath suffered an ankle injury during Sunday's game against the Seahawks, but was able to return to the field after receiving X-rays. So far there's no reason to think that the 27-year-old's Week 4 status is in jeopardy, but he'll likely need to log a full participation in practice before suiting up.

Heath returned to Sunday's game against the Seahawks, Todd Archer of ESPN.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Heath left the field and received X-rays on his ankle, but has returned to Sunday's matchup. The 27-year-old will slot back in as the Cowboys' starting strong safety.

Heath left Sunday's game against Seattle with an ankle injury, Calvin Watkins of Calvin Watkins of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

During the Fox broadcast, Erin Andrews reported that the ankle got stepped on during a play, and Heath was seen walking to the locker room under his own power. He will get X-rays on the ankle and is questionable to return.