QJoel Heath
EDR/DE FA
Tue 1/11/22 11:44 AM

The Lions activated Heath (knee) from the reserve/COVID-19 list Monday, per the NFL's official transaction report.
EDGE Analysis
Heath landed on the COVID list due to a positive test, but as he was already out due to a torn ACL suffered during OTAs, the transactions have essentially been formalities. He can now return to team facilities.

QJoel Heath
EDR/DE FA
Tue 1/4/22 9:42 PM

Heath (knee) was moved from IR to the reserve/COVID-19 list Tuesday, Aaron Wilson of Sportstalk 790 Houston reports, as a result of testing positive for the virus, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network.
EDGE Analysis
Heath suffered a torn ACL during OTA's in May and was placed on IR. Still working toward a return in 2022, Heath will not be able to rehab at Lions' facilities until he is able to clear protocols.

QJoel Heath
EDR/DE FA
Fri 5/28/21 5:21 PM

The Lions placed Heath (knee) on injured reserve Thursday, NFL reporter Aaron Wilson reports.
EDGE Analysis
Heath stands to spend the entire 2021 campaign on IR after suffering a torn ACL during a recent OTA session. The veteran defensive lineman will focus on returning to full health for 2022.

QJoel Heath
EDR/DE FA
Wed 5/26/21 5:39 PM

Heath suffered a torn ACL during Tuesday's OTA session and has been ruled out for the 2021 season, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.
EDGE Analysis
After opting out of the 2020 season due to concerns related to COVID-19, Heath will be nearly three years removed from NFL action before he returns from knee surgery in 2022. The 27-year-old was expected to compete for a depth role along Detroit's defensive line.

QJoel Heath
EDR/DE FA
Thu 2/18/21 5:45 PM

The Lions signed Heath to a reserve/future contract Thursday.
EDGE Analysis
Heath opted out of the 2020 campaign due to COVID-19 concerns and was cut by the Broncos early February. He'll now get a chance to stick with Detroit, where he stands to spend the offseason competing for a depth defensive end role.

QJoel Heath
EDR/DE FA
Tue 2/2/21 10:31 PM

Heath was waived by the Broncos on Tuesday, Aric DiLalla of the team's official site reports.
EDGE Analysis
Heath opted out of the 2020 season due to COVID-19 concerns and will now enter the free agency market as the Broncos decided to part ways with the defensive end.

QJoel Heath
EDR/DE FA
Tue 8/25/20 9:35 PM

Heath was placed on the Broncos/ reserve/Opt-Out list Tuesday, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports .
EDGE Analysis
Heath had previously been cut by the Broncos, so his decision to opt out led to his reinstatement to the team's roster and placement on the reserve list. The 27-year-old appeared in two games with the Texans in 2019.

QJoel Heath
EDR/DE FA
Thu 7/30/20 12:02 AM

The Broncos released Heath on Monday, Aric DiLalla of the Broncos' official site reports.
EDGE Analysis
Heath joined the Broncos off waivers back in December, but he won't stick with the team for training camp. The 27-year-old spent the 2016-19 seasons contributing as a depth piece for the Texans.

QJoel Heath
EDR/DE FA
Fri 3/27/20 8:31 PM

Heath has re-signed with the Broncos, Field Yates of ESPN reports.
EDGE Analysis
Heath spent his first four seasons with the Texans but got let go prior to the playoffs last season. He was subsequently claimed off waivers by the Broncos. While Denver did not tender the 26-year-old entering free agency, he will now have a chance to earn a role on their 53-man roster.

QJoel Heath
EDR/DE FA
Mon 12/30/19 7:41 PM

The Broncos claimed Heath off waivers via the Texans on Monday, Field Yates of ESPN reports.
EDGE Analysis
The 26-year-old appeared in just two games this year with the Texans, seeing a total of 36 defensive snaps. The Broncos had three defensive ends land on injured reserve during the year, so Heath will shore up some depth at the position heading into the offseason.