- Malik Heath
- #
- Team ATL
- Pos WR
- Status AActive
-
Catches on with Atlanta
The Falcons claimed Heath off waivers from the Packers on Monday, Marc Raimondi of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Heath was waived by the Packers on Saturday after Jayden Reed (foot) was activated from injured reserve. He'll find a new opportunity with the Falcons, though he faces an uphill battle to carve himself a meaningful role in Atlanta's offense for the rest of the 2025 season. Heath has six catches (on seven targets) for 86 yards through 11 regular-season games.
Published: Mon, Dec 8 at 5:48pm by Rotowire.com
More news and analysis available atNFL.com -
Waived by Green Bay
The Packers waived Heath on Saturday.
Analysis: Heath played in 11 games for the Packers this season, totaling six receptions for 86 yards on seven targets. The waiving of the wide receiver likely has to do with the potential return of both Jayden Reed (foot) and Matthew Golden (wrist). Heath will now revert to the waiver wire, and if he clears, he will become a free agent or moved to the Packers' practice squad.
Published: Sat, Dec 6 at 3:45pm by Rotowire.com
More news and analysis available atNFL.com -
No catches in Week 13 victory
Heath didn't catch his only target in Thursday's 31-24 win over the Lions.
Analysis: Jordan Love tossed 30 passes for the first time in three weeks, but only one of them went to Heath, who now has gone without a reception in each of his past three games. Heath logged as many offensive snaps (11) as receiver-turned-cornerback Bo Melton, while Romeo Doubs (53), Christian Watson (46) and Dontayvion Wicks (31) featured as Green Bay's top three wideouts. Heath's role could shrink further when Matthew Golden (wrist) or Savion Williams (foot) return to action.
Published: Fri, Nov 28 at 6:49pm by Rotowire.com
More news and analysis available atNFL.com -
Out for Sunday
Heath (coach's decision) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Giants.
Analysis: Heath has played a rotational role for the Packers this season, making an appearance in all 10 games, recording six receptions on six targets for 86 yards. This could be a positive sign for the status of fellow wideouts Matthew Golden (shoulder) and Savion Williams (foot), who are both questionable for Week 11.
Published: Sat, Nov 15 at 11:49am by Rotowire.com
More news and analysis available atNFL.com -
Green light to play Week 10
Heath (hip) does not carry an injury designation into Monday's game against the Eagles, Wes Hodklewicz of the Packers' official site reports.
Analysis: A hip issue limited Heath in practice Friday and Saturday, but the injury isn't severe enough to warrant an injury designation for the third-year wideout. He could play a sizable role on offense Monday, as the Packers are managing injuries to fellow wideouts Matthew Golden (shoulder), Dontayvion Wicks (calf) or Savion Williams (foot), all of whom are listed as questionable for Week 10.
Published: Sat, Nov 8 at 3:32pm by Rotowire.com
More news and analysis available atNFL.com -
Tending to hip issue
Heath (hip) was a limited participant at practice Friday.
Analysis: Heath was a full participant at practice Thursday, so it's not immediately obvious when he suffered the hip injury. Either way, he'll now probably need to practice in full Saturday to avoid being given an injury designation on Green Bay's final practice report of the week.
Published: Fri, Nov 7 at 5:07pm by Rotowire.com
More news and analysis available atNFL.com -
Hauls in three passes
Heath was targeted three times and caught three passes for 29 yards in Sunday's 35-25 victory over the Steelers.
Analysis: Fellow wideout Christian Watson made his season debut in Week 8, but another pass catcher -- Dontayvion Wicks (calf) -- did not suit up, so Heath spent another game as Green Bay's fourth wideout and set a season high in receptions. Heath will likely fall behind Wicks on the depth chart when he returns, and one more receiver -- rookie Savion Williams -- could get more involved, which does not leave much upside from a fantasy perspective.
Published: Mon, Oct 27 at 7:28pm by Rotowire.com
More news and analysis available atNFL.com -
Held without target again
Heath was not targeted in Sunday's 27-23 victory over the Cardinals.
Analysis: Heath -- due in part to a calf injury sustained by fellow wideout Dontayvion Wicks -- finished third among Packers receivers in snaps in Week 7, but he finished without a target for the fourth time in six appearances this season. Heath could benefit if Wicks misses any further action, but another pass catcher -- Christian Watson (knee) -- is due back soon, so any sort of long-term boost looks unlikely.
Published: Mon, Oct 20 at 6:40am by Rotowire.com
More news and analysis available atNFL.com -
Not involved against Bengals
Heath failed to record a single target in Sunday's 27-18 win over the Bengals.
Analysis: Heath saw his highest snap share of the season Sunday, playing 46 percent of the Packers' offensive snaps after averaging a 26 percent snap share over the team's first four games. Despite the uptick in playing time, the third-year wideout was unable to get anything going against a vulnerable defense. Considering Heath is already buried on the depth chart and teammate Christian Watson (knee) is nearing his return, the 25-year-old is best ignored for fantasy purposes going forward. Up next for…read more
Published: Wed, Oct 15 at 5:51am by Rotowire.com
More news and analysis available atNFL.com -
Competing for roster spot
Heath was targeted four times and caught one pass for four yards in Saturday's 30-10 exhibition loss to the Jets.
Analysis: Heath played more snaps than any other Packers skill player, but he dropped a couple passes and fell on another pass thrown his direction, so he did not capitalize on the opportunity. Heath spent the last two seasons in Green Bay, but the team selected a couple wideouts in the draft and brought in veteran Mecole Hardman, so he is not assured of a roster spot.
Published: Mon, Aug 11 at 10:28am by Rotowire.com
More news and analysis available atNFL.com -
No catches in wild-card loss
Heath failed to record a single reception on four targets in Sunday's 22-10 wild-card loss to the Eagles.
Analysis: Heath played 38 percent of the Packers' offensive snaps Sunday, his highest snap share of the season. With Christian Watson (knee) sidelined, and both Romeo Doubs (concussion) and Jayden Reed (shoulder) picking up injuries in the contest, Heath was needed to fill in at wide receiver position. With that said, the 24-year-old wasn't able to do anything against the Eagles' formidable defense, as Green Bay's offense struggled throughout the game. Heath finished the 2024 campaign with just 10 grabs…read more
Published: Tue, Jan 14 at 11:25am by Rotowire.com
More news and analysis available atNFL.com -
Hauls in three passes
Heath was targeted five times and caught three passes for 53 yards in Sunday's 24-22 loss to the Bears.
Analysis: Heath was busier than usual with Romeo Doubs (illness) sitting out and Christian Watson (knee) leaving the game early, and he wound up setting a new career high in the receiving yards column. Doubs will presumably return for Green Bay's postseason opener, but Watson will not, so Heath could have more opportunities to contribute during the playoffs.
Published: Tue, Jan 7 at 9:00am by Rotowire.com
More news and analysis available atNFL.com -
Nabs second TD of season
Heath played 15 of the Packers' 63 snaps on offense and reeled in his lone target for a three-yard touchdown reception in Sunday's 27-25 loss to the Vikings.
Analysis: Heath had been a healthy inactive for the Packers' previous two contests, but he suited up as the team's No. 5 receiver in Week 17 while Christian Watson (knee) was sidelined. The 24-year-old cashed in on his lone target with his second touchdown of the season, but Heath is still likely to see his snap count take a hit in Week 18 versus the Bears if Watson is able to return to action.
Published: Thu, Jan 2 at 8:36am by Rotowire.com
More news and analysis available atNFL.com -
Suiting up sans Watson
Heath is active for Sunday's Week 17 matchup versus Minnesota, Mike Spofford of the Packers' official site reports.
Analysis: Heath didn't play either of the past two weeks, but he's active Sunday with Christian Watson (knee) unable to suit up. Heath may not see many opportunities on offense, though, as he's likely fifth in the pecking order among healthy Packers wideouts. The 24-year-old has six catches for 41 yards and a touchdown over 11 contests on the campaign.
Published: Sun, Dec 29 at 12:16pm by Rotowire.com
More news and analysis available atNFL.com -
Inactive for SNF
Heath (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday night's game against the Seahawks.
Analysis: With Romeo Doubs (concussion) back in the lineup, Heath is the odd man out in the Packers' wide receiver corps, as Bo Melton is up as the fifth wideout. Sunday marks the third time Heath is inactive this season. He has six catches for 41 yards and one touchdown on seven targets in 2024.
Published: Sun, Dec 15 at 4:03pm by Rotowire.com
More news and analysis available atNFL.com -
Hauls in touchdown pass
Heath was targeted twice and had two receptions for 15 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 38-10 victory over the 49ers.
Analysis: Heath capitalized on the lopsided score and the departure of Romeo Doubs (concussion) in the third quarter to record both his first reception since Week 5 and his first touchdown of the season. He will bump up the pecking order if Doubs is unable to play Thursday against the Dolphins, but even in that scenario he would be facing a stingy pass defense as the fifth option at his position.
Published: Tue, Nov 26 at 7:29am by Rotowire.com
More news and analysis available atNFL.com -
Moves up pecking order
Heath was targeted three times and had two receptions for 14 yards in Sunday's 24-19 victory over the Rams.
Analysis: The Packers were down a pair of wideouts in Week 5 and the biggest beneficiary was Heath, who got the start and played just as many snaps as Jayden Reed and Dontayvion Wicks. Heath will be behind both players, as well as Christian Watson (ankle) and Romeo Doubs (suspension), when the position group is at full strength, but he -- and not Bo Melton -- is the No. 5 option at wide receiver for the Packers.
Published: Tue, Oct 8 at 9:04am by Rotowire.com
More news and analysis available atNFL.com -
Hauls in two passes
Heath caught both his targets for 12 yards in Sunday's 31-29 loss to the Vikings.
Analysis: He stepped in after Christian Watson (ankle) left Sunday's contest, and Heath picked up his first two catches of the season. Watson seems likely to miss time with his injury, and if he does Heath and Bo Melton will both be candidates to play an expanded role behind the trio of Jayden Reed, Romeo Doubs and Dontayvion Wicks.
Published: Mon, Sep 30 at 7:52am by Rotowire.com
More news and analysis available atNFL.com -
Won't suit up in season opener
Heath (coach's decision) is inactive for Friday's Week 1 game in Brazil against the Eagles, Mike Spofford of the Packers' official site reports.
Analysis: Heath had a nice preseason that helped him make Green Bay's 53-man roster, but he won't play in the team's first game of the regular season. That leaves the Packers with five active receivers for the contest -- Christian Watson, Romeo Doubs, Jayden Reed, Dontayvion Wicks and Bo Melton. Heath may need an injury to a wideout (or two) ahead of him in the pecking order to see regular offensive snaps during the campaign.
Published: Fri, Sep 6 at 4:22pm by Rotowire.com
More news and analysis available atNFL.com -
Leading receiver in preseason win
Heath caught four of five targets for 39 yards and a touchdown in Saturday's preseason finale versus the Ravens.
Analysis: Heath was one of several young wideouts to get promoted to the starting lineup in place of resting starters in Saturday's conclusion to exhibition play. The 24-year-old put a bow on a solid preseason as the team's leading receiver, giving him a legitimate shot to make Green Bay's roster or practice squad ahead of the regular season kicking off.
Published: Sat, Aug 24 at 7:44pm by Rotowire.com
More news and analysis available atNFL.com -
Makes two receptions
Heath was targeted four times and caught two passes for 22 yards in Saturday's preseason opener against the Browns.
Analysis: Heath did not draw a target until the second quarter of Saturday's contest, but he wound up playing 38 snaps -- the second most among Packers wideouts. Heath entered training camp as Green Bay's presumptive sixth option at the wide receiver spot, but he is being pushed for the spot by fellow sophomore Grant DuBose, who led the team in receiving Saturday.
Published: Mon, Aug 12 at 8:11am by Rotowire.com
More news and analysis available atNFL.com -
Makes 13 appearances as rookie
Heath was targeted 24 times and had 15 receptions for 125 yards and a touchdown over 13 regular-season games in 2023.
Analysis: The undrafted rookie earned himself a roster spot and hung onto it all season, and although he did not do a lot on the stat sheet he did have a few moments. He could have been more involved if Green Bay did not have a glut of productive receivers, but alas he finished his first season sixth on the depth chart at his position. All five wideouts ahead of him are set to return in 2024, but he figures to remain a part of the mix.
Published: Mon, Jan 22 at 4:17pm by Rotowire.com
More news and analysis available atNFL.com -
Tacks on three receptions
Heath was targeted four times and caught three passes for nine yards in Sunday's 17-9 victory over the Bears.
Analysis: Heath opened Sunday's contest as the fifth option at the wideout spot, and he finished it fourth with fellow wideout Romeo Doubs (chest) exiting early. Heath caught at least one pass in the final eight games of the regular season, but he will remain primarily a depth piece when the playoffs get underway.
Published: Mon, Jan 8 at 1:32pm by Rotowire.com
More news and analysis available atNFL.com -
Held to one reception
Heath was targeted twice and caught one pass for 13 yards in Sunday's 33-10 victory over the Vikings.
Analysis: Heath was pretty busy Sunday, finishing third among Packers wideouts with 46 of a possible 74 snaps, but he made only a minor mark in the box score. Three of the receivers ahead of him on the depth chart are banged up, so he could see more opportunities in Week 18. However, given how Bo Melton played the last two weeks, Heath would likely be no higher than the third option at his position in any scenario.
Published: Mon, Jan 1 at 7:40am by Rotowire.com
More news and analysis available atNFL.com -
Tacks on three receptions
Heath was targeted three times and caught three passes for 29 yards in Sunday's 34-20 loss to the Buccaneers.
Analysis: Heath saw a few extra snaps with fellow wideout Christian Watson (hamstring) sidelined again, and he recorded at least one reception for the fifth time in as many weeks. Although Heath is contributing at least somewhat consistently these days, it will be tough for him to make much of an impact unless two players ahead of him on the depth chart are unavailable, and even in that scenario he would still be Green Bay's third option at the wide receiver spot.
Published: Mon, Dec 18 at 12:07pm by Rotowire.com
More news and analysis available atNFL.com -
Hauls in first touchdown pass
Heath was targeted twice and caught one pass for six yards and a touchdown in Monday's 24-22 loss to the Giants.
Analysis: Heath nearly notched his first touchdown on the penultimate play the Packers ran in Monday's contest, and he wound up reaching the end zone for the first time as a professional just one play later. Heath did not do a lot Monday, but he did play his most snaps in a game since Week 1. He could play an expanded role again in Week 15 with Christian Watson (hamstring) and Dontayvion Wicks (ankle) injured.
Published: Tue, Dec 12 at 7:40am by Rotowire.com
More news and analysis available atNFL.com -
Hauls in four passes
Heath was targeted four times and caught four passes for 46 yards in Thursday's 29-22 victory over the Lions.
Analysis: Heath worked as Green Bay's fourth receiver Thursday with fellow rookie wideout Dontayvion Wicks (concussion/knee) unavailable, and he turned in easily the most productive game of the season. The undrafted rookie out of Ole Miss will likely lose out on some snaps if Wicks plays in Week 13 versus the Chiefs, but Thursday's effort only solidified his standing on the depth chart.
Published: Fri, Nov 24 at 8:33am by Rotowire.com
More news and analysis available atNFL.com -
Makes first career catch
Heath caught his only target for seven yards in Sunday's 23-20 victory over the Chargers.
Analysis: Heath hardly stood out in Week 11, but he did tally his most snaps since Week 1 and recorded the first reception of his career. The rookie has surpassed fellow wideout Samori Toure at the bottom of on the depth chart and heads into Week 12 as Green Bay's No. 5 option at the wide receiver spot.
Published: Mon, Nov 20 at 9:00am by Rotowire.com
More news and analysis available atNFL.com -
Healthy scratch in Week 8
Heath (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's matchup with the Vikings.
Analysis: Heath will take a seat for a fourth straight game as the Packers look to get back into the win column in Week 8. The wide receiver will continue to wait for his next chance to be active on gameday.
Published: Sun, Oct 29 at 9:32am by Rotowire.com
More news and analysis available atNFL.com -
Shut out in debut
Heath did not catch his lone target in Sunday's 38-20 victory over the Bears.
Analysis: Heath garnered a start in his first NFL appearance, but he made only a minor mark in the box score and wound up tied for third among Packers wideouts with 29 offensive snaps. The undrafted rookie steadily moved up the depth chart after joining Green Bay in late April, but he was unable to make a Week 1 impact even with Christian Watson (hamstring) out.
Published: Mon, Sep 11 at 7:06am by Rotowire.com
More news and analysis available atNFL.com -
Earns spot on 53-man roster
The Packers informed Heath on Tuesday that he's made the 53-man roster, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Heath joined the Packers as an undrafted free agent this offseason, and he made an impact over the team's three exhibition games. He secured 12 of 16 targets for 146 yards during the preseason and opened Saturday's preseason win over the Seahawks with the starters. He'll now attempt to carve out a role in Green Bay's offense once the regular season gets underway.
Published: Tue, Aug 29 at 2:57pm by Rotowire.com
More news and analysis available atNFL.com -
Makes final statement
Heath was targeted seven times and caught four passes for 35 yards in Saturday's 19-15 preseason victory over the Seahawks.
Analysis: It was not a huge showing for Heath in the box score, but it should be noted that he opened Saturday's game with the starters and wound up with three more targets than any of his teammates. The undrafted rookie has flashed consistently all the way back to the offseason, and it seems more likely than not that he gets good news come cutdown day.
Published: Sat, Aug 26 at 3:04pm by Rotowire.com
More news and analysis available atNFL.com -
Makes mark again
Heath was targeted five times and caught five passes for 75 yards in Saturday's 21-17 preseason loss to the Patriots.
Analysis: The undrafted free agent has not played like one since linking up with the Packers over the offseason, and his showing in the second exhibition contest certainly did nothing to damage his chances of coming away with a roster spot when final cuts are made in just over a week.
Published: Mon, Aug 21 at 7:19am by Rotowire.com
More news and analysis available atNFL.com -
Hauls in three passes
Heath was targeted four times and caught three passes for 36 yards in Friday's 36-19 preseason victory over the Bengals.
Analysis: Heath made some noise over the offseason despite being an undrafted free agent, and he did the same in his first professional appearance. He remains a ways down the depth chart, but he presumably sits sixth in the pecking order heading into Green Bay's second exhibition contest.
Published: Sat, Aug 12 at 6:38am by Rotowire.com
More news and analysis available atNFL.com