Houston released Heck (foot) on Tuesday.
Heck dealt with plantar fasciitis throughout training camp, which may have played a role in his release. The 2020 fourth-round pick spent the first four seasons of his career with the Texans and saw his playing time drop last year, as he made only three starts.
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Texans' Charlie Heck: Will be sidelined multiple weeks
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Heck is dealing with plantar fasciitis in his foot and is expected to be out for a few weeks, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
Heck first popped up with this issue Tuesday when he missed practice. The timeline for his return is very murky, as the receovery timeline from this injury can take anywhere from several weeks to several months depending on its severity. With Heck likely sidelined indefinitely, Blake Fisher should become the next man up behind starting offensive tackles Laremy Tunsil and Tytus Howard.
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Texans' Charlie Heck: Not practicing Tuesday
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Heck (foot) sat out practice Tuesday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
Heck is still dealing with a foot injury, but once healthy the 27-year-old can provide valuable depth as a swing tackle behind starters Laremy Tunsil and Tytus Howard.
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Texans' Charlie Heck: Managing foot injury
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Heck is on the active/PUP list due to a foot injury, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
Heck began training camp on the active/PUP list, but the nature of his injury wasn't initially known. It's not yet clear whether his foot issue will hinder his availability to begin the regular season.
