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The Saints got a big special teams play out of defensive tackle Nathan Shepherd, and it has earned him a weekly honor. The NFL has named Shepherd NFC special teams player of the week.

New Orleans Saints News / Canal Street Chronicles / March 10

Saints extend defensive tackle Nathan Shepherd

Keeping some defensive line depth. The New Orleans Saints have not made any contract agreements with free agents so far, but other moves have still been made.

New Orleans Saints News / Pro Football Talk / March 10

Saints agree to one-year extension with Nathan Shepherd

The Saints have agreed to a one-year extension with veteran defensive tackle Nathan Shepherd, Josina Anderson of The Exhibit reports. Shepherd was headed into the final year of his deal with a $4.8 million base salary and a $7 million cap hit.

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Saints Starter Signing Extension In New Orleans: Report

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New Orleans Saints News / New Orleans Saints on SI / November 27

Saints DT Nathan Shepherd Wins NFL Appeal

In Week 8 this season, New Orleans Saints defensive tackle Nathan Shepherd was penalized and ultimately fined by the NFL for an unnecessary roughness call on Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert.

New Orleans Saints News / ESPN / November 27

Saints DT's fine rescinded for Herbert takedown

Saints defensive tackle Nathan Shepherd successfully appealed an $11,817 unnecessary roughness fine, according to a source.

New Orleans Saints News / ESPN / November 2, 2024

Saints' Shepherd fined for play on Bolts' Herbert

Saints defensive tackle Nathan Shepherd was fined $11,817 for unnecessary roughness after he appeared to twist Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert's right ankle while Herbert was on the ground.

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NFL News / New Orleans Saints on SI / November 2, 2024

NFL Fines: Saints Player Fined for Controversial Play Against Chargers

The NFL has fined Saints defensive tackle Nathan Shepherd for his play against Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert. It will cost him $11,817. Here's what happened midway through the 2nd Quarter.

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Saints veteran fires back at latest 'dirty play' accusations toward his teammate in social media rant

During the New Orleans Saints' Week 8 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers, one play came into question across the NFL world, between Saints defensive lineman Nathan Shepherd and Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert.

NFL News / Yardbarker / October 27, 2024

NFL should discipline Saints DL for play against Justin Herbert

NFL should discipline Saints DL for dirty play against Chargers' Justin Herbert

The NFL has made it clear that it is going to go out of its way to protect its quarterbacks. If the NFL is serious about it, then it should have no choice but to suspend New Orleans Saints defensive lineman Nathan Shepherd for this deliberately dirty play against Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert on Sunday afternoon.

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