CHARLIE HECK NEWS

Purdy's elbow injury will likely sideline him for Week 18, but isn't long-term concern for 49ers

Brock Purdy’s second full season as an NFL starting quarterback came to a disappointing finish for the San Francisco 49ers

DECEMBER 31, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

49ers coach Kyle Shanahan expresses confidence in struggling kicker Jake Moody

When the San Francisco 49ers used a third-round pick to draft Jake Moody last year, the hope was it would settle their kicking position for years to come

DECEMBER 26, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Let go by Texans Houston released Heck (foot) on Tuesday.

Impact 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.

AUGUST 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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.

Impact 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.

JULY 31, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Not practicing Tuesday Heck (foot) sat out practice Tuesday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Impact 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.

JULY 31, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Charlie Heck, Houston Texans, Offensive Tackle Rated the No. 14 player in Missouri by Rivals.com and the No. 15 player in Missouri by Scout.com • Team captain as a senior • Helped lead Ro...

JUNE 4, 2024 • 247SPORTS.COM

Texans confident Geron Christian, Charlie Heck can hold forth as starting tackles The Houston Texans are going to have to rely on backups Geron Christian and Charlie Heck at their tackle spots against the Indianapolis Colt...

OCTOBER 15, 2021 • USATODAY.COM

Texans OT Charlie Heck says he can play left tackle if needed Houston Texans left tackle Charlie Heck says he can play left tackle if asked in Week 6 when they take on the Indianapolis Colts.

OCTOBER 12, 2021 • USATODAY.COM

Gets off COVID/reserve list Heck (undisclosed) has been activated from the Texans' COVID-19/reserve list Thursday.

Impact 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.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Browns look to even record after tough KC loss, host Texans

Stinging from a loss in Kansas City, the Browns open their home schedule Sunday against the Houston Texans

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Not playing Week 1 Heck (undisclosed) will not suit up Week 1 against the Chiefs, Brooks Kubena of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact 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.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Lands on COVID-19 list The Texans placed Heck on the reserve/COVID-19 list Monday.

Impact 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.

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Texans place OT Charlie Heck on COVID-19 reserve The Houston Texans have placed tackle Charlie Heck on the COVID-19 reserve.

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021 • USATODAY.COM

12 Questions with OL Charlie Heck ' Drew's Dozen Drew Dougherty of Texans TV talked with offensive lineman Charlie Heck about Top Gun, pancakes and much more.

AUGUST 17, 2021 • HOUSTONTEXANS.COM

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.

Impact 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.

JANUARY 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Eagles missing 3 starters in secondary against Cardinals

The Eagles are missing three starters in secondary against Arizona

DECEMBER 20, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Colts have left tackle Castonzo, LB Okereke vs. Raiders

Indianapolis left tackle Anthony Castonzo and starting linebacker Bobby Okereke are both active for the Colts’ visit to the Las Vegas Raiders

DECEMBER 13, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

QB Jones inactive for Giants; McCoy to start at Seattle

The New York Giants will be without starting quarterback Daniel Jones for Sunday’s game against the Seattle Seahawks

DECEMBER 6, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Newcomer Avery Williamson active for Steelers-Cowboys game

Linebacker Avery Williamson is set to make his Pittsburgh Steelers debut at Dallas a week after he was acquired in a trade from the New York Jets

NOVEMBER 8, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Several Raiders active against Bucs after time on COVID list

Las Vegas starting offensive linemen Kolton Miller, Denzelle Good, Rodney Hudson and Gabe Jackson are active for the Raiders against Tampa Bay after spending time on the COVID-19 l...

OCTOBER 25, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Tampa Bay's Godwin, Green Bay's Adams return from injuries

Tampa Bay’s Chris Godwin and Green Bay’s Davante Adams are back in the lineup after missing time because of hamstring injuries

OCTOBER 18, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

49ers RB Mostert returns to action; Samuel also active

San Francisco 49ers running back Raheem Mostert is returning to action Sunday against the Miami Dolphins after missing two games with a knee injury

OCTOBER 11, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Peppers, Ruggs, Fuller among inactives for late games Sunday

Rams rookie safety Jordan Fuller is inactive for Los Angeles’ game against the New York Giants with a shoulder injury and Giants safety Jabrill Peppers is out, as expected

OCTOBER 4, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Lions WR Golladay makes 2020 debut; Bucs' Godwin also active

Detroit’s Kenny Golladay and Tampa Bay’s Chris Godwin are a couple of noteworthy receivers returning to action in Sunday’s late games

SEPTEMBER 27, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

The Latest: Texans lead Chiefs 7-0 in NFL opener

David Johnson ran 19 yards for a touchdown to give the Houston Texans a 7-0 lead over the Kansas City Chiefs after the first quarter in the opening game of the NFL season

SEPTEMBER 10, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS