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Derek Sherrod | Tackle

Team: Green Bay Packers
Age / DOB:  (24) / 4/23/1989
Ht / Wt:  6'5' / 321
College: Mississippi State
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Coach Mike McCarthy insists the Packers are "counting on" 2011 first-round OT Derek Sherrod to be a "factor" in 2013.
The 32nd pick in 2011, Sherrod broke his right tibia and fibula in December of that year and didn't play a snap in 2012. The Packers remain concerned about whether Sherrod's leg will hold up in training camp, but he's returning to compete at left tackle. If Sherrod's health doesn't cooperate, RT Bryan Bulaga could end up kicking to Aaron Rodgers' blindside. The Packers are understandably down on Marshall Newhouse, who's struggled the past two seasons. Apr 29 - 3:07 PM
Source: Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel

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Derek Sherrod - T - Packers

Packers OT Derek Sherrod is "still not out of the woods" in his recovery from the broken right tibia and fibula he sustained in December 2011.

The Packers don't know if Sherrod's leg will hold up in training camp. "You watch it on film, that's not your everyday (injury)," coach Mike McCarthy said. "I think anytime you break bones and you try to categorize injuries, there was more to it than that." The Packers have been hoping 2011 first-rounder Sherrod would push LT Marshall Newhouse. They may be forced to look elsewhere.
Source: Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel
Mar 21 - 1:08 AM
Derek Sherrod - T - Packers

Packers OT Derek Sherrod is "almost fully recovered" from his broken leg.

"I haven't done very well trying to speculate on when guys are coming back or not, but I hope he can work during the OTAs," said coach Mike McCarthy. Sherrod is expected to challenge Marshall Newhouse for the starting left tackle job.
Source: Fox Sports Wisconsin
Feb 22 - 8:23 PM
Derek Sherrod - T - Packers

The Packers believe OT Derek Sherrod (broken leg) will play again and could compete for a starting job this summer.

It remains to be seen whether Sherrod, who spent the entire season on PUP, will make it back for Green Bay's offseason program. "I expect him to be back and competing for a spot," OL coach James Campen said. "He was just on the cusp of doing some very good things when he got hurt. We expect him to be back and ready to go." Sherrod played left tackle in college. The Packers had tried him at right tackle and guard before his injury.
Source: Green Bay Press-Gazette
Jan 21 - 12:02 PM
Derek Sherrod - T - Packers

Packers will not activate OT Derek Sherrod (broken leg) off PUP, ending his season.

Coach Mike McCarthy said the Packers would give Sherrod "every opportunity" to return this season, but he just wasn't ready. The 2011 first-round pick suffered a severe leg break last December. Sherrod should be 100 percent for next summer's camp, but he'll enter his third pro campaign with just five appearances to his name, and likely won't be guaranteed a starting job. Sherrod needs to show something in 2013.
Source: Howard Balzer on Twitter
Tue, Nov 27, 2012 10:17:00 PM
Derek Sherrod - T - Packers

Packers have designated OT Derek Sherrod (PUP, broken leg) to return to practice.

The Packers will have a three-week window to activate Sherrod. Coach Mike McCarthy has indicated Sherrod will be given "every opportunity" to prove he's ready to play, but he's considered a long shot to return to game action this season.
Source: Rob Demovsky on Twitter
Tue, Nov 6, 2012 07:40:00 PM
Derek Sherrod - T - Packers

Packers OT Derek Sherrod (PUP, broken leg) is not expected to return this season.

Sherrod hasn't practiced all year and is a candidate to be placed on injured reserve. "He’s not ready," HC Mike McCarthy said. "That’s really all I can tell you. We all saw the injury. It was [serious], definitely something that we’re not going to rush back. We’ll give him every opportunity, but he’s just not ready yet."
Source: Green Bay Press-Gazette
Fri, Oct 26, 2012 09:13:00 PM
Derek Sherrod - T - Packers

Packers placed OT Derek Sherrod (broken leg) on reserve/PUP.

Green Bay's 2011 first-round pick will be first eligible to return in Week 7 against the Rams. He'll then back up Marshall Newhouse and Bryan Bulaga.
Fri, Aug 31, 2012 09:36:00 PM
Derek Sherrod - T - Packers

The Packers still don't know when OT Derek Sherrod will be ready to return from his fractured right tibia and fibula.

"He's a little frustrated," coach Mike McCarthy conceded. "No one knows what Derek's timetable is," added RT Bryan Bulaga. "You hate to see this happen to a guy who had an opportunity to make things happen this year. He definitely did." The 32nd overall pick in last year's draft, Sherrod seems likely to open the season on the PUP list. Doing so would cost him the first six games.
Source: Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel
Mon, Aug 27, 2012 12:55:00 AM
Derek Sherrod - T - Packers

Packers OT Derek Sherrod still has no timetable to return from his fractured right tibia and fibula.

Sherrod suffered a setback in the spring and has yet to practice in training camp. "My goal is just to get back as quick as possible," said the 2011 first-round pick. Sherrod is a strong candidate to open the season on reserve/PUP.
Source: Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel
Sun, Aug 5, 2012 12:13:00 AM
Derek Sherrod - T - Packers

Packers coach Mike McCarthy revealed Wednesday that OT Derek Sherrod (broken leg) suffered a setback during the spring.

Sherrod underwent surgery last December to repair a fractured tibia and fibula in his right leg. His recovery hasn't gone smoothly, and he failed his physical to open training camp. Sherrod may open the season on reserve/PUP.
Source: Jason Wilde on Twitter
Wed, Jul 25, 2012 01:25:00 PM
Derek Sherrod - T - Packers

Packers coach Mike McCarthy isn't ruling out OT Derek Sherrod (broken leg) for training camp.

"(Sherrod's) there (at the facility) every day," McCarthy said. "He looks better every time I see him. They're projecting probably training camp, so we'll know more when we get to OTAs. Hopefully, he can get out there in June and do something." It's been suggested Green Bay's 2011 first-round pick might not play at all in 2012, but that appears to be an overly gloomy prognosis. However, he is a candidate to begin the year on the PUP list.
Source: Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel
Sat, Mar 31, 2012 10:18:00 AM
Derek Sherrod - T - Packers

The Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel reiterates that Packers 2011 first-round pick Derek Sherrod's (broken leg) status for 2012 training camp is "unknown."

The Journal-Sentinel suggested in February that Sherrod might not play at all in 2012, and GM Ted Thompson has taken steps to replace him by scheduling Demetrius Bell for a free agent visit. Sherrod was overmatched in his first preseason and five regular-season games. The Packers can't count on him.
Source: Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel
Tue, Mar 27, 2012 12:22:00 AM
Derek Sherrod - T - Packers

According to the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel, "there's no guarantee" Packers OT Derek Sherrod (broken leg) will be able to play in 2012.

The Packers' 2011 first-round pick underwent emergency surgery after breaking his right tibia and fibula in Week 15. Sherrod's health coupled with Marshall Newhouse's inconsistent play could compel the Packers to retain aging and injury-prone LT Chad Clifton.
Source: Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel
Sat, Feb 11, 2012 11:58:00 AM
Derek Sherrod - T - Packers

Packers first-round pick Derek Sherrod's season-ending surgery was to repair a fractured tibia and fibula in his right leg.

Sherrod had emergency surgery in Kansas City immediately following Sunday's loss to the Chiefs. He won't be released until closer to the end of this week. The No. 32 pick in the draft, Sherrod suffered the compound fracture after replacing RT Bryan Bulaga, who'd already left with a knee injury. It is expected to be "months" before Sherrod is cleared for football activities.
Source: Green Bay Press-Gazette
Tue, Dec 20, 2011 12:41:00 PM