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

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 defensive tackle Nathan Shepherd will no longer owe $11,817 for his controversial tackle of Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin

New Orleans Saints defensive end Nathan Shepherd received an $11,817 fine for unnecessary roughness on Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert. Before Taysom Hill’s versatile feat not seen since 1971, the Saints lost 26-8 in Week 9 against the Chargers. However, Shepherd appealed the fine and won his case.