The universe is a cold, uncaring place. It’s emptiness reminds us that nothing is promised. Not tomorrow. Not even Derrick Shelby’s health. Players are just dust in the wind, briefly here before gone forever.
The veteran defensive end is finished for the season and likely closes out his time with the Atlanta Falcons.
The #Falcons have placed Derrick Shelby on IR. He is the seventh starter to go on IR this season, and the fourth on defense. https://t.co/UAlEmN21Ow
— William McFadden (@willmcfadden) November 28, 2018
Shelby isn’t an impact player, but he fits in as a good-to-have-player on a defense that already struggles.