NATHAN SHEPHERD NEWS

Morning Break: Nathan Shepherd earns NFC honors, Drew Brees back in the booth A collection of headlines and news about the Saints and the NFL for Thursday, November 13

NOVEMBER 13 • 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 • NEWORLEANSSAINTS.COM

Shepherd's FG block denies Panthers game-tying attempt | Saints-Panthers Highlights | 2025 NFL Week 10 New Orleans Saints defensive tackle Nathan Shepherd blocks a potential game-tying field goal attempt from Carolina Panthers kicker Ryan Fitz...

NOVEMBER 9 • NEWORLEANSSAINTS.COM

Nathan Shepherd's 13-yard sack ends Panthers drive | Saints-Panthers Highlights | 2025 NFL Week 10 New Orleans Saints defensive tackle Nathan Shepherd brings down Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young for a 13-yard loss in Week 10 of t...

NOVEMBER 9 • 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 • 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 • 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.

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

Packers' secondary missing 3 starters against Spencer Rattler and the Saints

New Orleans Saints quarterback Spencer Rattler was set to face a Green Bay Packers secondary missing three starters in the rookie fifth-round pick’s fourth career start

DECEMBER 24, 2024 • Associated Press

Nathan Shepherd battles his way to Stafford sack | Saints-Rams Highlights | 2024 NFL Week 13 Watch highlights of New Orleans Saints defensive tackle Nathan Shepherd fighting through traffic to sack Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matt S...

DECEMBER 1, 2024 • NEWORLEANSSAINTS.COM

Carl Granderson, Nathan Shepherd combine for third-down sack vs. Bryce Young | Saints-Panthers Highlights | 2024 NFL Week 9 New Orleans Saints defensive linemen Carl Granderson and Nathan Shepherd combine to sack Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young on third-...

NOVEMBER 3, 2024 • NEWORLEANSSAINTS.COM

Good to go for Week 7 Shepherd (groin) was limited during Wednesday's walkthrough but does not carry an injury designation into Thursday's game against Denver.

Impact Shepherd has been listed as a limited participant all week after picking up a groin injury during Sunday's loss to the Bucs, but the 2018 third-round pick will suit up Thursday. Shepherd has logged 17 tackles (nine solo) through the first six games of the regular season.

OCTOBER 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with groin issue Shepherd (groin) was listed as a limited participant on Monday's practice estimation.

Impact The Fort Hays State product played 46 total snaps (39 defensive and seven on special teams) and recorded three total tackles in the Saints' Week 6 loss to the Buccaneers, but it appears he sustained a groin injury in the process. Shepherd's participation Tuesday and Wednesday will provide a better indication of whether he can play through injury in Thursday night's matchup against the Broncos.

OCTOBER 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Back in action Shepherd (toe) is healthy once again, Bob Rose of Sports Illustrated reports.

Impact Shepherd was dealing with a toe injury but returned to action during the Saints' preseason matchup versus the Cardinals last week and recorded two tackles, including 0.5 sacks. The 30-year-old will now look to continue producing after the regular season starts.

AUGUST 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Carl Granderson & Nathan Shepherd smother Riddler | Saints-Cardinals Highlights | 2024 NFL Preseason Week 1 Watch highlights of New Orleans Saints defenders Carl Granderson and Nathan Shepherd collapsing on quarterback Desmond Ridder for a big sack...

AUGUST 11, 2024 • NEWORLEANSSAINTS.COM

Misses practice due to toe injury Shepherd didn't participate in practice Sunday due to a toe issue, John Hendrix of SI.com reports.

Impact The exact nature and severity of Shepherd's injury are unclear, and it remains to be seen how long he'll be sidelined. The defensive tackle has been a very reliable presence in recent campaigns, playing in all 17 contests each of the past three regular seasons. Shepherd is slated to again be a prominent part of the Saints' defensive interior in the second year of a three-year contract he signed in March of 2023.

AUGUST 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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JUNE 10, 2024 • 247SPORTS.COM

Nathan Shepherd's contract restructure saved a little more money than expected Nathan Shepherd’s contract restructure saved the New Orleans Saints a little more money than expected. Every dollar counts when you’re worki...

FEBRUARY 27, 2024 • USATODAY.COM

New Orleans Saints Continue Cutting Salary Cap Overages By Restructuring Nathan Shepherd's Contract The New Orleans Saints continue to shed cap by restructuring defensive tackle Nathan Shepherd’s salary and freeing up a small but meaningful...

FEBRUARY 24, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

2023 New Orleans Saints player recaps: defensive tackles Khalen Saunders and Nathan Shepherd Veteran defensive linemen find their role on new team

FEBRUARY 5, 2024 • NEWORLEANSSAINTS.COM

Photos: Khalen Saunders and Nathan Shepherd | 2023 Saints Season Recap Check out photos of New Orleans Saints defensive tackles Khalen Saunders and Nathan Shepherd in action throughout the 2023 NFL season.

FEBRUARY 5, 2024 • NEWORLEANSSAINTS.COM