New Orleans Saints defensive tackle Nathan Shepherd successfully appealed an $11,817 unnecessary roughness fine, according to a source.
Shepherd was accused of intentionally trying injure Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert in a Week 8 game on Oct. 27. Several Chargers players said Shepherd tried to re-injure Herbert's right ankle, which had been sprained earlier in the season.
Shepherd appealed the fine and received notice from the NFL last week that it would be rescinded. This was Shepherd's only fine and penalty of the season to date.
Shepherd and Chargers center Bradley Bozeman were both flagged for unnecessary roughness after Shepherd pulled Herbert to the ground while Herbert was throwing a pass.