Bradley Bozeman blasts Saints' Nathan Shepherd for playing dirty with Justin Herbert

Saints defensive tackle Nathan Shepherd took a shockingly dirty, cheap shot at Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert during today's game, and Chargers center Bradley Bozeman attacked Shepherd both physically on the field and verbally after the game.

After Herbert threw a pass, Bozeman was on the ground at Herbert's feet when he grabbed Herbert's leg and began twisting it. It was an ugly play that looked like a deliberate attempt to hurt Herbert. Bozeman saw it and went after Shepherd, jumping on him and pursuing him so fiercely that even Herbert seemed to be trying to get Bozeman to let up.

Officials pointed out to both Bozeman and Shepherd that they had picked up personal fouls, but Bozeman said he did what he had to do.

“It was probably one of the dirtier plays I've ever seen, especially with my own eyes. The ball was gone for two or three seconds and it's still rolling as a Gator, it's on the ground and it's still rolling as a Gator,” Bozeman said. “Protect your quarterback no matter what. I think any offensive lineman in my position would have done the exact same thing. I had to get rid of him.”

Bozeman will likely be fined for his actions, but Shepherd should be suspended. There is no place for that in the game.