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SamShields

CBCB#0LAR Rams

5'11" • 178lbs • 38y/o

Overall Grade '18: 60.6; 91st/121 - CBs
Snap Count '18: 340; 111th/204 - CBs
Interceptions '18: 1; 43rd/121 - CBs
Pass Breakups '18: 3; 79th/121 - CBs

Sam

Shields

LAR Rams

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Summary Bio

Last updated: 9/19/2026

Sam Shields was a cornerback for the Los Angeles Rams who earned a 60.6 overall PFF defensive grade in the 2018 season, 91st among 121 qualified cornerbacks. His PFF coverage grade of 57.1 ranked 97th among 121 qualified cornerbacks. His run-defense grade of 80.1 ranked 18th at the position.

He recorded 1 interceptions on the season. Shields broke up 3 passes in coverage. He allowed a 142.8 passer rating when targeted by opposing quarterbacks. He surrendered 25 receptions in coverage. He also contributed 19 solo tackles in run support and open-field situations.

Career

Teams

Year

Los Angeles Rams

2018

Green Bay Packers

2010 - 2016

Honors

Honor

Year

Pro Bowl selection

2014

PFF101

2012

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Season Stats

2018

Regular

Players receive a ranking if they qualify 25% of the maximum targets, run attempts or dropbacks at the position (depending on the metric).

SOLO TACKLES

115th/121 CBs

INTERCEPTIONS

43rd/121 CBs

TOTAL PRESSURES

60th/121 CBs

RECEPTIONS ALLOWED

101st/121 CBs

Defense

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Rank

115

Solo Tackles

119

Assists

Forced Fumbles

112

Stops

Sacks

Missed Tackles

Interceptions

Passer Rating Allowed

142.8

Yards per Reception Allowed

18.8

Total Pressures

PBUs

101

Receptions Allowed

Snaps

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Rank

111

Total Snaps

340

129

Run Defense Snaps

129

Pass Rush Snaps

Coverage Snaps

266

SamShields

Summary Bio

Career

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Defense

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