KENDALL SHEFFIELD NEWS

Jets place wide receiver Allen Lazard on IR and promote Riley Patterson to kick against Texans

The New York Jets placed wide receiver Allen Lazard on injured reserve and signed kicker Riley Patterson from the practice squad among a flurry of roster moves a few hours before t...

OCTOBER 31 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Picked up by Gang Green Sheffield signed a contract with the Jets on Saturday, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Sheffield played five games between the Titans and 49ers in 2023 and accumulated four solo tackles for the latter in the process. Prior to that, he spent his first three seasons in Atlanta. The journeyman will now look for a fresh start in New York by competing for a depth role in the secondary.

JULY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Kendall Sheffield, Atlanta Falcons, Cornerback Named 2014 All-USA First Team by USA TODAY...Sheffield posted a top-10 time in the country in the 110m hurdles during the 2013 Texas state c...

APRIL 12 • 247SPORTS.COM

Signs with Houston The Texans signed Sheffield on Friday.

Impact Sheffield was selected by the Falcons in the fourth round of the 2019 draft and appeared in 38 contests over three seasons before being waived following the 2021 campaign. He was claimed by Houston in May but let go in October and remained a free agent for the remainder of the season. He'll get another chance to spend time with Houston during the offseason and compete for a roster spot heading into training camp.

MARCH 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Meet DB Kendall Sheffield Get to know DB Kendall Sheffield, acquired via waivers May 17, 2022.

MAY 19, 2022 • HOUSTONTEXANS.COM

Falcons trade for Bryan Edwards, release Kendall Sheffield The Falcons on Friday afternoon made three roster moves, including the acquisition of a wide receiver and the release of defensive back Kend...

MAY 13, 2022 • AJC.COM

Practices in full Sheffield (hamstring) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice, Michael Rothstein of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Sheffield hasn't seen the field since Week 9, but now that he's recovered from his hamstring injury he will be available for Sunday's matchup against the Buccaneers. Through three appearances this season, Sheffield has been entirely limited to special teams.

DECEMBER 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Out Week 12 Sheffield (hamstring) will remain sidelined for Sunday's matchup with the Jaguars, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official website reports.

Impact Sheffield was activated off the Falcons' injured reserve on Oct. 9. However, he has yet to make his season debut. He was unable to practice all week, so the news is unsurprising. His next chance to debut will come in Week 13 versus the Bucs.

NOVEMBER 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Falcons' thin offense has Patterson inactive vs. Patriots

Running back Cordarrelle Patterson is inactive for Atlanta against the New England Patriots, taking one of the Falcons’ most productive players away from an already depleted offens...

NOVEMBER 19, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Out again Week 11 Sheffield (hamstring) won't play in the Falcons' Week 11 contest against the Patriots on Thursday, Michael Rothstein of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Sheffield's season debut will get pushed back one more week as the cornerback is still not ready to see the field. Expect Sheffield to assume a depth role in Atlanta's secondary once he is able to play again. The cornerback's next chance to make his debut will be in Week 12 against the Jaguars.

NOVEMBER 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Streaking Patriots look for 5th straight win vs Falcons

In a rematch of the 2017 Super Bowl, the New England Patriots will go for their fifth straight victory when they visit the Atlanta Falcons in a prime-time game Thursday

NOVEMBER 17, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Won't play in Week 10 Sheffield (hamstring) won't play in the Falcons' Week 10 contest against the Cowboys, D. Orlando Ledbetter of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.

Impact Sheffield's 2021-22 season debut will have to wait as the cornerback's next chance to play will come in Week 11, when the Falcons play the Patriots. Expect Sheffield to take over his depth role in Atlanta's secondary when he is healthy enough to return to the field.

NOVEMBER 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Misses practice Wednesday Sheffield (hamstring) was unable to practice for the Falcons on Wednesday, Michael Rothstein of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Sheffield has yet to play this season as he's been dealing with a hamstring injury that he suffered in training camp. The cornerback has been on the Falcons' injured reserve since early September. Expect Sheffield to record at least one full practice before returning to the playing field.

NOVEMBER 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Smith's Falcons winning close games, reach .500 at midpoint

The Atlanta Falcons are finding a way to win in 2021

NOVEMBER 8, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Falcons without starting S Erik Harris against Jets

The Atlanta Falcons will be without starting safety Erik Harris for Sunday’s game against the New York Jets in London because of a calf injury

OCTOBER 10, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Activated from IR Sheffield was activated from injured reserve Saturday.

Impact The cornerback has been unavailable this season while dealing with an undisclosed injury. He'll likely make his first appearance of the season Sunday versus the Jets after making 51 tackles with three pass deflections and a forced fumble in 2020.

OCTOBER 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Wilson, Jets face Ryan, Falcons in London clash of 1-3 teams

Rookie quarterback Zach Wilson and the New York Jets will look for their second straight win when they face Matt Ryan and the Atlanta Falcons in London

OCTOBER 7, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Designated to return from IR Sheffield (undisclosed) will return to practice Wednesday, Scott Bair of the Falcons' official site reports.

Impact Sheffield missed the majority of training camp and the first three weeks of the season with an undisclosed injury. The 25-year-old will now have three weeks to be added to the active roster. If he isn't, he will head back to IR for the remainder of the season.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Lands on IR The Falcons placed Sheffield (undisclosed) on injured reserve Wednesday, Michael Rothstein of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Sheffield missed the majority of training camp with the undisclosed injury and will now miss at least the first three weeks of the regular season.

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Coverage struggles continue in 2020 Sheffield logged five tackles (four solo) during last Sunday's 44-27 loss to Tampa Bay, and he closed the 2020 campaign with 51 tackles, three pass deflections and a forced fumble...

Impact Sheffield remains without an interception over 29 NFL appearances, as Atlanta tied for 24th in the league with 11 forced INTs in 2020. Meanwhile, he's surrendered an average 73.6 percent completion rate and a passer rating of 114.7 over 125 career coverage targets. The 2019 fourth-round draft choice from Ohio State remains under contract for two more seasons, as Atlanta continues to develop its homegrown cornerback nucleus of Sheffield, A.J. Terrell and Isaiah Oliver.

JANUARY 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Active for NFC South battle Sheffield (illness) is active for Sunday's game versus the Saints, Will McFadden of the Falcons' official site reports.

Impact Despite sitting out the entire practice week, Sheffield has been cleared for Week 13. Sheffield slots in as the No. 3 tight end behind A.J. Terrell and Darqueze Dennard, and he typically plays around half of the defensive snaps per game.

DECEMBER 6, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Week 13 Sheffield (illness) is questionable for Sunday's game versus the Saints, Katherine Terrell of The Athletic reports.

Impact Sheffield was unable to practice all week due to this illness, which hasn't been linked to COVID-19. He has two more days to recover, otherwise he'll sit out for the first time since Week 3. If that happens, Blidi Wreh-Wilson could see more reps at cornerback Sunday.

DECEMBER 4, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Jones, Gurley questionable for Falcons vs Saints

Atlanta Falcons receiver Julio Jones and running back Todd Gurley are questionable for Sunday’s game against the New Orleans Saints

DECEMBER 4, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Jones back at practice for Falcons, questionable vs. Saints

Julio Jones returned to practice as a limited participant \and is listed as questionable for the Atlanta Falcons’ game against the New Orleans Saints

DECEMBER 4, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Can't practice Wednesday Sheffield (illness) did not participate during the Falcons' practice session Wednesday, D. Orlando Ledbetter of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.

Impact Sheffield logged three total tackles on 32 defensive snaps during Atlanta's Week 12 win over the Raiders. He was not reported to be having any issues postgame, rendering his illness a new development as the Falcons open up the in-person practice week. The 24-year-old's defensive involvement has faded recently, with A.J. Terrell, Darqueze Dennard and Isaiah Oliver all receiving more snaps than he over each of the Falcons' past three games.

DECEMBER 3, 2020 • ROTOWIRE