SAN FRANCISCO -- New England Patriots defensive end Jabaal Sheard will not play in Sunday’s road game against the San Francisco 49ers, as he did not travel with the team.
The Providence Journal, which first reported Sheard's status, called it a "team decision."
Sheard, who opened the year as a starter, was not on the club’s injury report this week. He had been demoted in Sunday’s 31-24 loss to the Seattle Seahawks, playing only 16 snaps in a backup role. He had played just four snaps in the second half.