Giants' Jabaal Sheard: Lowest sack total of career
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Sheard had 19 tackles (10 solo), 1.5 sacks and one forced fumble across nine games with the Giants in 2020.
Sheard also played one game for the Jaguars in 2020, in which he recorded one defended pass. The veteran linebacker put forth his worst statistical season in terms of both sacks and tackles in 2020, and he's set to become an unrestricted free agent this offseason.
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Colts' Jabaal Sheard: Ready for Week 8
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Sheard (foot) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's against Denver, Andrew Walker of the Colts' official site reports.
Sheard didn't participate at practice Thursday but returned for a full session Friday to clear him for Week 8. The 30-year-old has nine tackles (eight solo) and 1.5 sacks in three games this season.
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Colts' Jabaal Sheard: No practice Thursday
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Sheard (foot) did not practice Thursday, Kevin Bowen of 1070 The Fan Indianapolis reports.
Sheard was a full participant in Wednesday's practice, so his foot issue appears to be a new development. The starting defensive end's level of participation in Friday's practice will shed light on his chances of suiting up against the Broncos on Sunday.
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Colts' Jabaal Sheard: Held out of practice
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Sheard (knee) didn't participate in Wednesday's practice.
Sheard suffered this knee injury in July and went under the knife in August. He made enough progress in recovery to avoid starting the season on injured reserve, but having that in question doesn't bode well for his Week 1 status. Keep an eye on his practice status Thursday and Friday. Al-Quadin Muhammad will start at defensive end if Sheard can't go.
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Colts' Jabaal Sheard: Questionable for playoff opener
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Sheard (knee) is questionable for Saturday's game against the Texans.
Sheard did not practice Thursday after having been a limited participant Tuesday and Wednesday. If the 29-year-old is able to play through his knee injury versus the Texans, he'll draw his usual start at defensive end.
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Colts' Jabaal Sheard: Full participant Thursday
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Sheard (ribs) was a full participant in Thursday's practice, Andrew Walker of the Colts' official site reports.
Sheard was held out of Wednesday's practice entirely due to his rib injury, but it appears the issue isn't overly serious. He's expected to play in Sunday's matchup with the Giants. On the season Sheard has 44 tackles, including 5.5 sacks and four passes defensed through 14 games.
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Colts' Jabaal Sheard: No practice Wednesday
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Sheard (ribs) did not practice Wednesday, Andrew Walker of the Colts' official site reports.
Sheard appears to have sustained a rib injury during a Week 15 blowout win over the Cowboys, putting his status for Sunday's tilt against the Giants in question. If Sheard were to miss any time, Al-Quadin Muhammad would slot into the starting lineup.
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Colts' Jabaal Sheard: Questionable for Week 8
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Sheard (abdomen) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Raiders.
Sheard was limited in Thursday's practice, although he was able to fully participate to end the week. The nature of Sheard's abdomen injury remains unclear, but the starting defensive end appears to be trending towards suiting up for Sunday's game against the Raiders.
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Colts' Jabaal Sheard: Doesn't practice Thursday
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Sheard was held out of practice on Thursday due to an abdomen injury.
It's unclear when Sheard suffered his injury or how serious it is. He wasn't on the injury report prior to Thursday, suggesting the injury happened recently. His practice status Friday will shed some light on his ability to play Sunday against Oakland.
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Colts' Jabaal Sheard: Listed as starting linebacker
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Sheard is listed a starting linebacker at the "rush" position on the Colts' unofficial depth chart.
Indy's linebacking corps may be in flux the first few games with a new group of starters, but Sheard may get an opportunity to rush the passer.
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Patriots' Jabaal Sheard: Removed from injury report
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Sheard (knee) does not appear on the Patriots' injury report Wednesday, the Boston Herald reports.
Sheard was hampered by a knee injury during the Patriots' victory over the Steelers in the AFC championship game, but his absence from Wednesday's injury report suggests the ailment isn't an issue anymore. Barring any sort of setback, Sheard should be all systems go for Sunday's Super Bowl in Houston.
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Patriots' Jabaal Sheard: Will play Sunday vs. Steelers
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Sheard (knee) is listed as active for Sunday's AFC championship game against the Steelers.
Sheard, who was limited in practice throughout the week, will be available to provide depth at defensive end behind Chris Long and Trey Flowers.
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Patriots' Jabaal Sheard: Limited Wednesday
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Sheard was limited in practice Wednesday due to a knee injury.
Sheard didn't appear to struggle with injury during the divisional round and his limited participation suggests it isn't too serious. His status the rest of the week will give a better indication of his status for the AFC championship on Sunday.
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Patriots' Jabaal Sheard: Sprained MCL
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The injury Sheard suffered on Aug. 11 is reportedly a sprained MCL, the Boston Herald reports.
While it's not viewed as a serious or long-term injury, Sheard's status will be worth monitoring in advance of Week 1 of the regular season. Following the team's offseason trade of Chandler Jones, the defensive end is being counted on to be a key pass-rusher for the Patriots in 2016. Sheard recorded 37 tackles, four forced fumbles and eight sacks in 13 contests for New England last year.
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Patriots' Jabaal Sheard: Suits up Sunday
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Sheard (ankle) is listed as active for Sunday's game against the Giants.
Heading into Week 10's action the return of Sheard provides the Patriots with valuable defensive-line depth and an added pass-rushing threat, having recorded 12 tackles and four sacks in five games to date.
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Patriots' Jabaal Sheard: Did not practice Wednesday
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Sheard (ankle) did not practice Wednesday.
Sheard provided plenty of value on the Patriots' defensive line alongside Chandler Jones and Rob Ninkovich prior to missing the past two games with the nagging ankle injury. Currently listed as questionable for Sunday's contest against the Redskins, Sheard's status should continue to be monitored throughout the week.
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Patriots LB Jabaal Sheard out against Dolphins
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Patriots linebacker Jabaal Sheard has been ruled out for Thursday.
Sheard hasn't been able to play since Week 6 as he's been dealing with a nagging ankle injury. He's been efficient for New England after joining the team via free agency.
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Patriots DE Jabaal Sheard embraces his versatilty
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Patriots newcomer Jabaal Sheard will have a stable position at defensive end, which could prove beneficial to his career. He is coming from a Cleveland team that used three different defensive coordinators during his time there and utilized him both as a defensive end in a 4-3 and outside linebacker in a 3-4.
The Patriots generally remain in a four-man front. But Sheard is claiming an appreciation for the Browns for developing his versatility.
"Throughout the course of the years, I learned three different defenses," Sheard told NESN. "I learned how to drop back. It made me diverse and able to do a number of different things. I think the three defensive coordinators definitely helped me. I think it prepared me to be a coach some day. We'll see how that goes."
Sheard's sack totals decreased every year until the last one with the Browns. It peaked at 8.5 as a rookie before dropping to seven and 5.5 the next two seasons.
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Former Browns DE Jabaal Sheard signs with Patriots
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The Patriots signed former Browns defensive end/outside linebacker Jabaal Sheard on Wednesday, his agent Drew Rosenhaus announced.
Dealing with a foot injury in 2014, Sheard only had two sacks in 16 games. The Browns weren't expected to re-sign Sheard. According to the Cleveland Plain Dealer, Sheard signed a two-year, $11 million deal with $5.5 million guaranteed.
In four years with the Browns, Sheard recorded 190 tackles and 23 sacks.
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Report: OLB Jabaal Sheard to visit Patriots
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Outside linebacker Jabaal Sheard is scheduled to visit the Patriots Tuesday, per ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter. There is no deal in place at this time.
Sheard, 25, has played the last four years for the Browns since the team drafted him in the second round in 2011. He has compiled 190 total tackles, 23 sacks, 12 passes defensed and seven forced fumbles.
