Former UNC OL Charlie Heck Signs With Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Posted Mar 14, 2025
Offensive tackle Charlie Heck is signing a one-year deal with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and likely will serve as the team’s swing tackle, replacing Justin Skule. The Texans made Heck a fourth-round pick in 2020 out of UNC, and he played four seasons in Houston. Heck played seven games for the Cardinals and made two starts for the 49ers last season. (NBC Sports)

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