Impact Heath will end up missing just one game after testing positive for the virus on Dec. 23. The backup safety sees most of his playing time on special teams.
DECEMBER 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
JEFF HEATH
Reinstated from COVID list Heath (illness) was removed from the reserve/COVID-19 list Wednesday, Amie Just of NOLA.com reports.
Tests positive for virus Heath was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list Thursday after testing positive for the virus, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Impact Heath has primarily played special teams for New Orleans this season, and he'll now be unavailable until he clears the health and safety protocols.
DECEMBER 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Browns' C Tretter, Saints QBs test positive for COVID-19
Both Saints veteran quarterbacks, Taysom Hill and Trevor Siemian, Minnesota star running back Dalvin Cook and Cleveland center JC Tretter, the NFL Players Association president, te...DECEMBER 23, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Hangin' with the 'Boys: Jeff Heath Stops By Hangin' with the 'Boys are joined by Cowboys safety Jeff Heath from #CowboysCamp in Oxnard.
SEPTEMBER 22, 2021 • DALLASCOWBOYS.COM
Inks deal with Saints Heath signed a deal to join the Saints' active roster Tuesday, Amie Just of The New Orleans Times-Picayune reports.
Impact Heath was active for the Saints' Week 1 contest against the Packers but would have reverted back to the practice squad had he not been signed to the active roster. He played primarily on special teams in the opening contest, though he also earned nine defensive snaps and recorded two total tackles.
SEPTEMBER 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Returns to Saints Heath was added to the Saints' practice squad Saturday and was elevated to the active roster ahead of Sunday's Week 1 matchup against the Packers, Field Yates of ESPN reports.
Impact Heath was released by the Saints on Friday, but he'll rejoin the team a day later. He'll provide depth in the secondary during Sunday's season opener before he attempts to make an impression with the team's practice squad.
SEPTEMBER 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Released by New Orleans Heath was released by the Saints on Friday, Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football reports.
Impact Hill was initially included on the Saints' 53-man roster, but he'll be let go ahead of the season opener. The 30-year-old appeared in 13 games with the Raiders last year and totaled 37 tackles (28 solo) and three interceptions.
SEPTEMBER 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Will be released by Raiders Heath will be released by the Raiders on Wednesday, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.
Impact The veteran safety will become a free agent after recording 37 tackles (28 solo), four passes defensed and three interceptions across 13 games last season. Heath was also named AFC Defensive Player of the Week in Week 10. If a team is looking to add a veteran presence to their secondary, he may not be unemployed for long.
MAY 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Jason Witten set to break all-time games mark for tight ends
When Jason Witten entered the NFL 17 years ago as a third-round pick in Dallas, his famously blunt coach, Bill Parcells, delivered him a simple messageDECEMBER 31, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Receives return designation Heath (concussion) was designated to return from injured reserve Wednesday, Paul Gutierrez of ESPN.com reports.
Impact Heath is eligible to practice this week and could return for the season finale against the Broncos. Coming off a concussion, the Raiders may exercise caution for a game with no playoff implications. Health has averaged 29.5 snaps on defense per game this year, recording 35 tackles, three pass breakups and three interceptions.
DECEMBER 31, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Moves to injured reserve Heath (concussion) was placed on injured reserve Saturday, Josh Dubow of the Associated Press reports.
Impact The 29-year-old was already ruled out for Sunday's matchup with the Colts, but he'll now be sidelined for at least the next three games. Heath will be eligible to return for Week 17, though it's unclear if he'll be healthy by that point. Erik Harris is expected to take over at free safety for the Raiders.
DECEMBER 13, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Raiders’ Jeff Heath to I.R., Vic Beasley, Chris Smith up from practice squad The Raiders will be without safety Jeff Heath for the next three games.
DECEMBER 12, 2020 • MERCURYNEWS.COM
Raiders place S Jeff Heath on the Reserve/Injured List, activate DE Vic Beasley The Las Vegas Raiders have placed S Jeff Heath on the Reserve/Injured List and signed DE Chris Smith to the active roster from the practice...
DECEMBER 12, 2020 • RAIDERS.COM
Won't suit up Sunday Heath (concussion) has been ruled out for Sunday's game versus the Colts, Paul Gutierrez of ESPN.com reports.
Impact Heath has been taking on more responsibility of late, playing more than 80 percent of the snaps on defense over the last two weeks. However, the veteran safety is working through the league's five-step concussion protocol. Erik Harris should step in and start at free safety in Heath's place.
DECEMBER 12, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Jacobs, Brown, Abram questionable for Raiders vs. Colts
Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs, right tackle Trent Brown and safety Johnathan Abram are questionable for this week’s key showdown with the Indianapolis ColtsDECEMBER 11, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Waller provides Raiders cheat code against blitz
When the New York Jets kept sending blitzes at Derek Carr, the Las Vegas quarterback kept looking for Darren WallerDECEMBER 10, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
NFL Today, Week 13
NFL Today, Week 13DECEMBER 7, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Vikings lose Kendricks; Arnette, Gore suffer concussions
The Minnesota Vikings lost 2019 All-Pro linebacker Eric Kendricks to an aggravated calf injury in warmups prior to their 27-24 overtime win against the Jacksonville JaguarsDECEMBER 7, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Carr's TD pass with 5 seconds left lifts Raiders past Jets
Derek Carr threw a 46-yard touchdown pass to Henry Ruggs III with 5 seconds left to lift the Las Vegas Raiders to a wild 31-28 victory over the still-winless New York JetsDECEMBER 6, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Stacks up 10 stops Heath produced 10 tackles (nine solo) in Sunday's 43-6 loss to the Falcons.
Impact Heath started at free safety over Erik Harris, who ended up playing just four snaps on defense. It's unclear if this will become the norm for Las Vegas. However, it certainly worked out well for Health, who generated a season high in tackles after recording just 17 stops through the first 10 games.
NOVEMBER 30, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Raiders' shorthanded D has 'daunting task' vs. Chiefs
Preparing to play Patrick Mahomes and the Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs can cause nightmares for opposing defensive coordinators in the best of circumstancesNOVEMBER 19, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Picks off Lock twice in win Heath notched one solo tackle, two defended passes and two interceptions during Sunday's 37-12 win over the Broncos.
Impact Heath once again only filled a rotational role in Las Vegas' secondary (48 percent of snaps) Sunday, but he made the most of his opportunities en route to being named the AFC Defensive Player of the Week, as Ian Rapoport of NFL Network notes. The 29-year-old now has three interceptions on the year, but he'll be difficult to trust for IDP purposes against the Chiefs in Week 11 while playing a part-time role.
NOVEMBER 18, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Jeff Heath wins AFC Defensive Player of the Week The Raiders safety earned a much-deserved league nod on Wednesday, winning the AFC Defensive Player of the Week honor after tallying two INT...
NOVEMBER 18, 2020 • RAIDERS.COM
Raiders' defense steps up to challenge during 3-game streak
Coach Jon Gruden challenged the Las Vegas defense a few weeks ago after it was picked apart for 45 points in a loss to Tom Brady and Tampa BayNOVEMBER 16, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Off-target: Lock throws 4 picks, Broncos routed by Raiders
Drew Lock threw four interceptions as the Denver Broncos fell 37-12 to the Raiders in Las VegasNOVEMBER 16, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
