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MARCH 10, 2022 • Associated Press

Returns to IR The Lions activated Heath (knee) from the reserve/COVID-19 list Monday, per the NFL's official transaction report.

Impact 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.

JANUARY 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Moves to COVID list 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...

Impact 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 Lions' facilities until he is able to clear protocols.

JANUARY 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Hits injured reserve The Lions placed Heath (knee) on injured reserve Thursday, NFL reporter Aaron Wilson reports.

Impact 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.

MAY 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Joel Heath, Lions' DT from Mt. Healthy HS, to miss NFL season with torn ACL, per report Joel Heath played in 32 games over four seasons for the Houston Texans from 2016 to 2019, starting 16 of them.

MAY 27, 2021 • CINCINNATI.COM

Report: Detroit Lions DT Joel Heath suffers season-ending injury MSU product signed with Detroit in February

MAY 27, 2021 • 247SPORTS.COM

Out for the year 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.

Impact 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.

MAY 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Ex-Broncos DL Joel Heath signs with Lions Heath spent the 2020 season on reserve.

FEBRUARY 21, 2021 • USATODAY.COM

THE DAILY DRIVE: Detroit Lions sign former Michigan State DL Joel Heath to futures contract Why Trey Lance to Detroit Lions at No. 7 makes sense, even after Jared Goff's arrival (subscription required)

FEBRUARY 19, 2021 • DETROITLIONS.COM

Waived by Broncos Heath was waived by the Broncos on Tuesday, Aric DiLalla of the team's official site reports.

Impact 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.

FEBRUARY 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Broncos re-sign DL Joel Heath Joel Heath is heading back to Denver. ESPN’s Field Yates reports (via Twitter) that the defensive lineman has re-signed with the Broncos. He...

MARCH 28, 2020 • YARDBARKER.COM

Broncos re-sign Joel Heath, Joe Jones The Broncos have re-signed a couple of players they opted not to tender contracts as restricted free agents ahead of the start of the new le...

MARCH 27, 2020 • YAHOO.COM