NATHAN SHEPHERD #93 - DEFENSIVE TACKLE - NEW ORLEANS SAINTS
#93 - DEFENSIVE TACKLE - NEW ORLEANS SAINTS
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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

Rookie QBs face off as Saints visit the Titans in their home finale

Both the New Orleans Saints and Tennessee Titans are improving as the season winds to an end thanks to rookie quarterbacks
DECEMBER 26, 2025 • Associated Press
Nathan Shepherd interview | Saints-Jets Postgame | 2025 NFL Week 16
DECEMBER 21, 2025 • YOUTUBE
Nathan Shepherd's strip sack leads to Chase Young recovery | Saints-Jets Highlights | 2025 NFL Week 16 New Orleans Saints defensive tackle Nathan Shepherd's strip sack leads to defensive end Chase Young's fumble recovery against the New York J...
DECEMBER 21, 2025 • NEWORLEANSSAINTS.COM
Nathan Shepherd & Chase Young Turnover! #saints #nfl #shorts
DECEMBER 21, 2025 • YOUTUBE

Jets and Saints looking for evidence of progress in a late-season matchup of rebuilding teams

While the New York Jets and New Orleans Saints are out of playoff contention, they're both in the midst of season-long rebuilding efforts and looking for signs of progress
DECEMBER 18, 2025 • Associated Press
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, 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
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, 2025 • 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, 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.
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 Sack Ridder #saints #nfl #shorts
AUGUST 11, 2024 • YOUTUBE
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