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Lions' Joel Heath: Returns to IR
The Detroit Lions activated Joel Heath (knee) from the reserve/COVID-19 list Monday, per the NFL's official transaction report.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.
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Lions' Joel Heath: Moves to COVID list
Joel Heath (knee) was moved from IR to the reserve/COVID-19 list Tuesday, Aaron Wilson of Sportstalk 790 Houston reports, which was a result of testing positive for the virus, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network.Heath suffered a torn ACL during OTAs in May and was placed on IR. Still working toward a return in 2022, Heath will not be able to rehab at Detroit Lions' facilities until he is able to clear protocols.
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Lions' Joel Heath: Hits injured reserve
The Detroit Lions placed Joel Heath (knee) on injured reserve Thursday, NFL reporter Aaron Wilson reports.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.
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Lions' Joel Heath: Out for the year
Joel 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.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.
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Lions' Joel Heath: Lands future deal
The Detroit Lions signed Joel Heath to a reserve/future contract Thursday.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.
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Joel Heath: Waived by Broncos
Joel Heath was waived by the Broncos on Tuesday, Aric DiLalla of the team's official site reports.Heath opted out of the 2020 season due to COVID-19 concerns and will now enter the free agent market after the Broncos decided to part ways with the defensive end.
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Broncos' Joel Heath: Opts out of 2020 season
Joel Heath was placed on the Denver Broncos/ reserve/Opt-Out list Tuesday, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.Heath previously had 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.
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Joel Heath: Let go by Denver
The Broncos released Joel Heath on Monday, Aric DiLalla of the Broncos' official site reports.Heath joined the Broncos as a waiver claim back in December and re-signed with the team in March, but he won't be making the trip to training camp. The 27-year-old was expected to serve as a reserve option along the Denver defensive line.
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Broncos' Joel Heath: Staying in Denver
Joel Heath has re-signed with the Denver Broncos, Field Yates of ESPN reports.Heath spent his first four seasons with the Texans but he was 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.
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Broncos' Joel Heath: Nabbed off waivers
The Denver Broncos claimed Joel Heath off waivers via the Texans on Monday, Field Yates of ESPN reports.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.