Heath (ankle) will play in Saturday's preseason game against the Bengals, Kate Hairopoulos of the Dallas Morning News reports.

EDGE Analysis

Heath had been dealing with a sprained ankle throughout the week, but he'll be able to play through the minor issue Saturday as he nears full health. He's slated to start at strong safety next to Xavier Woods, with Kavon Frazier and Jameill Showers providing additional depth.

Heath exited Monday's practice early due to an ankle sprain, Todd Archer of ESPN reports.

EDGE Analysis

The ankle sprain does not appear to be anything serious, as Heath wanted to return to practice but was denied by defensive backs coach Kris Richard. If Heath ends up missing any practice, Kavon Frazier is primed to step in at strong safety.

Heath finished the regular season with 71 tackles (63 solo), three interceptions and two forced fumbles in 15 games.

EDGE Analysis

The tackles and picks were career highs for Heath, who got his first chance at a regular starting job in the NFL with somewhat mixed results. His high ratio of solo tackles is a testament to his hard-hitting ways in the open field, but it also shows a lack of foot speed that made him a step or two later to the ball than his teammates. With younger safeties like Xavier Woods pushing for bigger roles in 2018, Heath could find it difficult to hang onto his starting spot.

Heath recorded 11 tackles and an interception in Sunday's win over the Giants.

EDGE Analysis

It was his best performance of the year from an IDP perspective, and Heath now has career highs in tackles (61) and INTs (three) on the season, with all three picks coming in the last five games. The fifth-year player and first-year starter seems to be rising to the challenge of improved play from young safeties like Kevon Frazier and Xavier Woods behind him on the Cowboys depth chart.

Heath (concussion) doesn't carry an injury designation heading into Thursday's matchup with the Chargers.

EDGE Analysis

Heath was listed as a full participant in practices throughout the week and was apparently removed from the concussion protocol, so he'll be ready to return from a one-game absence. Look for him to start at safety along with Byron Jones, which will likely result in Xavier Woods fading back into a reserve role.

Heath (concussion) was listed as a full participant on Monday's estimated injury report, Rob Phillips of the Cowboys' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

The Cowboys went through a walk-through rather than an actual practice, but Heath displayed an ability to handle every rep thrown his way. Nevertheless, his status should be watched in advance of Thursday's game against the Chargers, as logging a full session doesn't necessarily mean a player has passed through the entire concussion protocol.

Heath (concussion) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Eagles, David Helman of the Cowboys' official sitereports.

EDGE Analysis

This was expected, as Heath never practiced this week. Xavier Woods will get the start instead.

Heath (concussion) is officially listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Eagles, Jon Machota of The Dallas Morning News reports.

EDGE Analysis

Heath was originally expected to be ruled out following Friday's practice, but he is instead listed as questionable despite not practicing in any capacity this week. The 26-year-old seems unlikely to play given the situations, which would leave Xavier Woods to start at strong safety if he is ultimately ruled out.

Heath (concussion) is listed as out for Sunday's game against the Eagles, Clarence E. Hill Jr. of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports.

EDGE Analysis

Heath will miss his first game since the 2014 season. The fifth-year pro has 40 tackles (35 solo) and one interception through nine games this campaign. For the time being, Xavier Woods will start at strong safety.

Heath (concussion) won't practice Thursday, Jon Machota of The Dallas Morning News reports.

EDGE Analysis

With Heath confined to the sideline for the second straight practice while he remains in the concussion protocol, it's looking increasingly unlikely that he'll be available to play Sunday against the Eagles. Heath's absence would open up a starting role at safety for rookie Xavier Woods, who registered four tackles and his first career interception in the Week 10 loss to the Falcons.