Nathan Shepherd Fined for Unnecessary Roughness

New Orleans Saints defensive tackle Nathan Shepherd has been fined $11,817 for unnecessary roughness following a controversial play where he twisted the leg of Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert after a pass. This incident occurred during the Saints' 26-8 loss to the Chargers, prompting accusations from Chargers players that Shepherd attempted to injure Herbert. Chargers center Bradley Bozeman retaliated by shoving Shepherd, but he faced no fines for his actions. Saints coach Dennis Allen defended Shepherd, claiming the tackle was not malicious and that he was merely trying to bring the quarterback down. Despite the fine, some commentators suggested it was too lenient given the nature of the play, which could have resulted in a serious injury. The Saints, currently on a six-game losing streak, will face the Carolina Panthers next.