Nathan Shepherd - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

Sidelined for Week 7 Shepherd (illness) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Steelers in Paris, Ross Jackson of WWL Louisiana reports.

Impact Shepherd had missed the Saints' previous two games while recovering from an illness, but he appeared to have moved past the ailment after he was a full participant in practices Wednesday and Thursday. Unfortunately for Shepherd, he appears to have experienced a setback in his recovery, as he was unable to practice in any capacity Friday and then took a questionable tag into Sunday. The Saints will hold him out for one more game, but with a bye on tap in Week 8, Shepherd could be ready to resume playing in the team's following game Nov. 8 versus the Browns.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Week 7 Shepherd (illness) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Steelers in Paris.

Impact Shepherd was a full participant in each of the first two practices of Week 7 prep before sitting out of Friday's session, which may have been a planned rest day for the veteran defensive tackle. He's missed the Saints' last two games due to an illness, and if he cannot play Sunday, then Khristian Boyd and Christen Miller would be the top rotational options on the interior defensive line.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

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6 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Full participant Wednesday Shepherd (illness) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice, Ross Jackson of WWL Louisiana reports.

Impact Shepherd has missed consecutive games due to an illness. The veteran defensive tackle has returned to practice after recovering from the issue and should be ready to return to the field for Sunday's game against the Steelers.

OCTOBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

Sidelined for Week 6 Shepherd (illness) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Giants.

Impact Shepherd will be sidelined for a second consecutive game due to an illness, which prevented him from participating in any practice during Week 6 prep. Rookie second-rounder Christen Miller should see a bump in defensive snaps due to the absence of Shepherd, whose next opportunity to play is Week 7 against the Steelers on Sunday, Oct. 25.

OCTOBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play with illness Shepherd (illness) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Vikings.

Impact Shepherd will not suit up for Sunday's game due to an illness he contracted earlier in the week. The starting nose tackle for Sunday's contest will likely be Davon Godchaux.

OCTOBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Under the weather, iffy for Week 5 Shepherd (illness) is now questionable for Sunday's game against the Vikings.

Impact Shepherd is now in jeopardy of missing Sunday's game due to an illness. Davon Godchaux, Khristian Boyd, Tyree Wilson and Colby Wooden would all be in line for more defensive snaps if Shepherd is not cleared to play against Minnesota.

OCTOBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Possibly primed for big role Shepherd could be a candidate for an increased snap count in 2026 if Bryan Bresee (knee) cannot play, Doug Joubert of Sports Illustrated reports.

Impact Bresee is feared to have torn his ACL during practice earlier in the week, which would leave a big hole on New Orleans' defensive front. The veteran Shepherd is an obvious contender to take a large chunk of the snaps left behind, although he'll have to compete with John Ridgeway, 2024 sixth-rounder Khristian Boyd and 2025 third-rounder Vernon Broughton, among others.

AUGUST 1 • ROTOWIRE

Out for Sunday Shepherd (ankle/knee) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Falcons, Mike Triplett of NewOrleans.Football reports.

Impact The Fort Hays State product didn't practice Wednesday or Thursday and is now in line to miss the Saints' season finale due to ankle and knee injuries. Shepherd had one of the best years of his career in 2025, tallying 47 total tackles, including 3.0 sacks, and one forced fumble across 16 contests. While he's sidelined Sunday, expect John Ridgeway to operate as one of the Saints' top defensive ends.

JANUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

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DECEMBER 18, 2025 • Associated Press

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NOVEMBER 13, 2025 • NEWORLEANSSAINTS.COM

Saints DT Nathan Shepherd named NFC Special Teams Player of the Week Shepherd earned the honor after blocking a 48-yard field goal attempt by Carolina Panthers kicker Ryan Fitzgerald in 17-7 win.

NOVEMBER 12, 2025 • NEWORLEANSSAINTS.COM

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NOVEMBER 9, 2025 • NEWORLEANSSAINTS.COM

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NOVEMBER 9, 2025 • NEWORLEANSSAINTS.COM

Receives extension from Saints The Saints signed Shepherd to a one-year extension Monday, Mike Triplett of NewOrleans.Football reports.

Impact Shepherd has been an integral part of New Orleans' defensive line over his first two seasons with the team, recording 87 total tackles, including 4.5 sacks, across 33 regular-season games (30 starts). The Fort Hays State product was previously under contract through the 2025 season, so this extensions will keep him in New Orleans for the next two years. Expect Shepherd to serve as one of the Saint's top interior defensive linemen again in 2025.

MARCH 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Plays 16 games in 2024 Shepherd made one solo tackle during Sunday's 27-19 loss to the Buccaneers.

Impact Shepherd appeared in 16 regular-season games for New Orleans in 2024, in which span he made 37 tackles (16 solo) including 1.5 sacks. The starting defensive tackle is entering the final year of his deal with the Saints, though New Orleans has a potential 'out' from his contract this offseason.

JANUARY 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Able to suit up Sunday Shepherd (eye) is active for Sunday's Week 17 tilt against Las Vegas.

Impact Shepherd was a last-minute inactive last Monday against Green Bay after suffering an eye injury. However, he logged an LP/LP/FP practice progression this week and will be able to take the field Sunday. Shepherd's return has resulted in John Ridgeway (coach's decision) being a healthy scratch for Week 17.

DECEMBER 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable to play vs. Raiders Shepherd (eye) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Raiders after logging a full practice Friday, John Hendrix of SI.com reports.

Impact Shepherd suffered an eye injury during the Raiders' Week 16 loss to the Packers. He was listed as a limited practice participant on the Saints' first two injury reports of the week, but he finished strong Friday with a full session and appears to be on track to play Sunday even with the questionable tag. Shepherd has registered 32 tackles (13 solo), including 1.5 sacks, across 14 regular-season games.

DECEMBER 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Estimated as full participant Shepherd (eye) was listed as a full participant in New Orleans' practice estimate Thursday.

Impact Shepherd is seemingly healthy after having suffered an eye injury during the team's Week 16 shutout loss to the Packers. He should return to his role as one of the team's starting defensive tackles for Sunday's matchup versus the Raiders.

DECEMBER 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers eye injury, out Monday Shepherd (eye) is inactive for Monday's Week 16 game against Green Bay.

Impact It's not clear when or how Shepherd's eye injury occurred, but he was deemed questionable to play less than three hours before Monday's 8:15 PM ET kickoff and has subsequently been deemed inactive. The veteran defensive tackle had logged between 40 and 52 percent of New Orleans' defensive snaps over the past five weeks. Bryan Bresee could see an increase of work on defense with Shepherd out Monday.

DECEMBER 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers eye injury, out Monday Shepherd (eye) is inactive for Monday's Week 16 game against Green Bay.

DECEMBER 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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