New England Patriots defensive end Jabaal Sheard (93) sacks Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger while losing hi helmet in the second half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Sept. 10, 2015, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Winslow Townson)

New England Patriots' Jabaal Sheard (93) strips the ball from New York Jets quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick (14) during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 27, 2015, in East Rutherford, N.J. The Patriots scored on the play. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

Denver Broncos quarterback Brock Osweiler (17) has his pass tipped for an interception by New England Patriots defensive end Jabaal Sheard during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 29, 2015, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)

New England Patriots defensive lineman Jabaal Sheard (93) pushes Jacksonville Jaguars guard Zane Beadles (68) in the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 27, 2015, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

New England Patriots defensive lineman Jabaal Sheard (93) tackles Buffalo Bills wide receiver Chris Hogan (15) in the second half of an NFL football game, Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2015, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

New England Patriots defensive end Jabaal Sheard before an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers Thursday, Sept. 10, 2015, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Winslow Townson)

Houston Texans' Brian Hoyer (7) is sacked by New England Patriots' Jabaal Sheard (93) during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 13, 2015, in Houston. (AP Photo/George Bridges)