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Shepherd (groin) was limited during Wednesday's walkthrough but does not carry an injury designation into Thursday's game against Denver. 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.
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Shepherd (groin) was listed as a limited participant on Monday's practice estimation. 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.
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Shepherd (toe) is healthy once again, Bob Rose of Sports Illustrated reports. 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.
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Shepherd didn't participate in practice Sunday due to a toe issue, John Hendrix of SI.com reports. 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 2023.
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Shepherd agreed Wednesday with the Saints on a three-year, $15 million contract, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports. Shepherd's deal reportedly includes $10.2 million guaranteed. The veteran defensive tackle is coming off consecutive seasons without missing a single game, while operating as a key depth option along the Jets' defensive line. He stands to handle a similarly significant role in New Orleans going forward.
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| WK | OPP | TK | SACK | INT | FF | DFR | DFTD | PDEF | FPTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CAR | 3.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 | @DAL | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 | PHI | 2.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 | @ATL | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 5 | @KC | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 6 | TB | 2.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 7 | DEN | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 8 | @LAC | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 9 | @CAR | 0.0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.5 |
| 10 | ATL | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 11 | CLE | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 12 | BYE | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 13 | LAR | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 14 | @NYG | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 15 | WAS | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |