Charlie Heck Injury News & Updates
Keep up with the latest injuries from the Buccaneers vs Rams game on Sunday with our National Football League injury report.Mar 13, 2025
Joining Tampa Bay
Heck has agreed to a one-year contract with the Buccaneers, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
The offensive lineman got drafted in the fourth round by Houston in 2020, played out his rookie deal with the Texans and spent time with three different organizations, Houston, Arizona and San Francisco, between training camp and the conclusion of the 2024 regular season. Heck has 23 starts in 50 career NFL games, with 13 of them coming in 2021 with a rebuilding Houston team that finished 4-13.
Aug 28, 2024
Let go by Texans
Houston released Heck (foot) on Tuesday.
ANALYSIS
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.
Jul 30, 2024
Will be sidelined multiple weeks
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.
ANALYSIS
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.
Jul 30, 2024
Will be sidelined multiple weeks
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.
ANALYSIS
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.
Jul 30, 2024
Not practicing Tuesday
Heck (foot) sat out practice Tuesday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
ANALYSIS
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.
Jul 30, 2024
Not practicing Tuesday
Heck (foot) sat out practice Tuesday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
ANALYSIS
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.
Mar 15, 2024
Back with Houston
The Texans re-signed Heck on Friday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
ANALYSIS
The 2020 fourth-round pick out of North Carolina will remain in Houston after spending the first four seasons of his career with the Texans. Across his time in the NFL, Heck has appeared in 41 contests and made 21 starts (only three starts in 2023). He's expected to compete for a depth role on the Texans' offensive line as the offseason progresses.
Nov 28, 2023
Back from PUP list
Houston activated Heck (foot) from its Reserve/Injured list Tuesday.
ANALYSIS
Heck was originally placed on the reserve/PUP list prior to Week 1, so he'll be available for the Texans for the first time this season in Week 13. Should anything happen to one of starting tackles Laremy Tunsil or George Fant, Heck would likely step into Houston's offensive line in their place.
Nov 8, 2023
Returning to practice
Houston designated Heck (foot) for return from its reserve/PUP list Wednesday.
ANALYSIS
After spending the first nine weeks of the season on the reserve/PUP list, Heck finally seems to be on the cusp of returning to action. He'll likely need to manage a full practice at some point this week to avoid carrying an injury designation into the weekend, though.
Aug 29, 2023
Shifts to reserve/PUP list
The Texans placed Heck (foot) on the reserve/PUP list Tuesday.
ANALYSIS
Heck continues to deal with a foot injury and he will no remain on the PUP list to begin the season. The veteran tackle will not be eligible to play for the first four weeks of the season. Upon his return, Heck is likely to play in a depth role for Houston's offensive line.
Aug 20, 2023
Managing foot injury
Heck is on the active/PUP list due to a foot injury, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
ANALYSIS
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.
Jul 25, 2023
Placed on PUP
Heck (undisclosed) will start training camp on the active/PUP list.
ANALYSIS
Heck will miss that start of training camp with an undisclosed injury. The 26-year-old started three games and appeared in all 17 for the Texans last season and will likely serve as the backup to Tytus Howard once healthy.
Sep 17, 2021
Gets off COVID/reserve list
Heck (undisclosed) has been activated from the Texans' COVID-19/reserve list Thursday.
ANALYSIS
Heck was forced to miss the Texans' 2021 season opener as he tested positive for Covid-19 just a few days before the game. The offensive tackle is now off the reserve list and is slated to retake his starting role from Marcus Cannon. Heck is expected to make his season debut Sunday against the Browns.
Sep 8, 2021
Not playing Week 1
Heck (undisclosed) will not suit up Week 1 against the Chiefs, Brooks Kubena of the Houston Chronicle reports.
ANALYSIS
Heck was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list Monday and had a slim chance of playing Week 1 against Jacksonville, but the team ruled him out Wednesday. His starting job at right tackle will likely be handled by Marcus Cannon.
Sep 7, 2021
Lands on COVID-19 list
The Texans placed Heck on the reserve/COVID-19 list Monday.
ANALYSIS
It is unclear how long he may be away from the team, but he still has a slim shot of being cleared for Week 1. The 2020 fourth-round pick appeared in three contests and drew his first NFL career start in Week 17 last year, but he will likely revert to his reserve role for the 2021 campaign.
Jan 1, 2021
Set for first NFL start
Heck is expected to make his first NFL start Week 17 against the Titans, Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle reports.
ANALYSIS
The Texans announced earlier in the week that starting left tackle Laremy Tunsil (ankle) is expected to miss the season finale. The domino effect of that is having Heck start at right tackle while Roderick Johnson moves from right tackle to replace Tunsil. Heck was a fourth-round draft pick in 2020.
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