Gannon Shepherd


Gannon M. Shepherd is an American former football [Tackle (gridiron American football|football position)|tackle] for the Jacksonville Jaguars and the Cleveland Browns of the National Football League. He played college football at Duke.

Professional football career

Chicago Bears

The Chicago Bears signed Shepherd on April 28, 2000, to play offensive tackle. He was one of six undrafted rookies in the Bears' training camp that summer. He was released by the Bears on August 23, 2000.

Jacksonville Jaguars

Shepherd was signed by the Jacksonville Jaguars on December 6, 2000. He did not play in any games during the 2000 season, and played in only one in the 2001 season: a 21–3 win at home over the Pittsburgh Steelers on September 9, 2001. The Jaguars released him on October 30, 2001.

Cleveland Browns

Shepherd was signed to the Cleveland Browns' practice squad on November 21, 2001.

Atlanta Falcons

Shepherd was a part of the Atlanta Falcons team during the 2002 off-season. He was waived by the Falcons as part of an injury settlement on September 6, 2002, and released three days later.