Sterling Shepard - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

Sticking on practice squad Shepard signed with the Buccaneers' practice squad Tuesday, Greg Auman of Fox Sports reports.

Impact Shepard cleared waivers after being released as part of Tampa Bay's final roster cuts Monday. The 31-year-old will now stick with the team on the practice squad, where he should serve as one of the top options to move up to the actice roster if the Buccaneers are in need of extra receiver depth at some point this regular season. Shepard appeared in 15 regular-season games for the Giants in 2023, catching 10 passes for 57 yards and one touchdown.

AUGUST 28 • ROTOWIRE

Sticking on practice squad Shepard is in line to sign with the Buccaneers' practice squad, Greg Auman of Fox Sports reports.

Impact Shepard cleared waivers after being released as part of Tampa Bay's final roster cuts Monday. The 31-year-old will now stick with the team on the practice squad, where he should serve as one of the top options to move up to the active roster if the Buccaneers are in need of extra receiver depth at some point this regular season. Shepard appeared in 15 regular-season games for the Giants in 2023, catching 10 passes for 57 yards and one touchdown.

AUGUST 28 • ROTOWIRE

Dropped by Tampa Bay The Buccaneers released Shepard on Monday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Impact Shepard inked a deal with the Buccaneers in June after spending the first eight seasons of his career with the Giants, but it now appears that Tampa Bay has decided to part ways with the veteran wideout. According to Rapoport, the Buccaneers are holding a spot for Shepard on the team's practice squad if the 31-year-old clears waivers.

AUGUST 26 • ROTOWIRE

Report: Buccaneers release veteran WR Sterling Shepard The Tampa Bay Buccaneers released veteran wide receiver Sterling Shepard on Monday, NFL Network reported.The Bucs are reportedly holding a p...

AUGUST 26 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Should Bucs Cut Sterling Shepard? The Tampa Bay Buccaneers may have some roster decisions to make ahead of the season.

AUGUST 24 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Unlikely to play Friday Shepard (undisclosed) is not likely to suit up for the Buccaneers' preseason finale against the Dolphins on Friday, Greg Auman of Fox Sports reports.

Impact An unspecified injury has kept Shepard from playing in either of the Bucs' first two preseason games, and it appears he will also sit out for the preseason finale Friday. Despite missing an extended amount of time, the 2016 second-round pick is expected to make Tampa Bay's 53-man roster as a backup wide receiver behind Mike Evans, Chris Godwin and Jalen McMillan. Shepard signed a one-year deal with the Bucs in June after spending the first eight years of his NFL career with the Giants.

AUGUST 22 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to practice Shepard (undisclosed) practiced Tuesday while wearing a black non-contact jersey, Greg Auman of Fox Sports reports.

Impact Shepard's return to the field is good news, but his limited availability should keep him questionable for Friday's game against the Dolphins.

AUGUST 20 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with undisclosed injury Shepard, who did not play in Saturday's preseason opener against the Bengals, is dealing with an unspecified injury and didn't practice Monday, Scott Smith of the team's official s...

Impact Smith notes the veteran wideout actually began missing practice time in the days leading up to the game versus Cincinnati. Shepard, who was a college teammate of Baker Mayfield, is expected offer veteran depth, although he may realistically serve as no more than a No. 5 receiver given the promising play of both rookie Jalen McMillan and second-year wideout Trey Palmer.

AUGUST 14 • ROTOWIRE

WATCH: Baker Mayfield reconnects with Sterling Shepard at Bucs practice Baker Mayfield and Sterling Shepard are wasting little time getting back on the same page now that they’re reunited with the Bucs

JUNE 27 • USATODAY.COM

Ex-Sooners Baker Mayfield, Sterling Shepard excited to be reunited with Bucs

Baker Mayfield and former Oklahoma teammate Sterling Shepard have reunited in Tampa Bay, where the receiver hopes to revive his career.

JUNE 13

Ex-Sooners Baker Mayfield, Sterling Shepard excited to be reunited with Bucs

Sterling Shepard Brings Versatility to Bucs WR Corps The Buccaneers signed former Giants wide receiver Sterling Shepard, who reunites with Baker Mayfield on the grass at Mandatory Minicamp

JUNE 11 • BUCCANEERS.COM

Todd Bowles on Addition of Sterling Shepard | Press Conference Tampa Bay Buccaneers Head Coach Todd Bowles spoke to the media following Tuesday's mandatory minicamp practice. HC Bowles discussed the star...

JUNE 11 • BUCCANEERS.COM

Sterling Shepard on Reuniting with Baker Mayfield | Press Conference Tampa Bay Buccaneers Wide Receiver Sterling Shepard spoke to the media following Tuesday's mandatory minicamp practice. WR Shepard discussed...

JUNE 11 • BUCCANEERS.COM

Sterling Shepard: Baker Mayfield text led to signing with Bucs Sterling Shepard credited quarterback Baker Mayfield for putting the wheels in motion that led to the veteran wide receiver signing the Tamp...

JUNE 8 • SACBEE.COM

Battista: Baker Mayfield 'really wanted' Bucs to sign his ex-Sooner teammate, Sterling Shepard | 'The Insiders' Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield 'really wanted' Bucs to sign his ex-Sooner teammate, wide receiver Sterling Shepard.

JUNE 7 • NFL.COM

Sterling Shepard Not Ready to Close Door on NFL Career Receiver Sterling Shepard’s Giants career might be over, but he doesn’t sound quite ready to end his NFL career.

FEBRUARY 1 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

WR Sterling Shepard Opens Up About Infamous Boat Photo Former Giants receiver Sterling Shepard recently opened up about the infamous “boat photo” and how it became a distraction ahead of the team...

JANUARY 28 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Likely to be finished in NY Shepard ended the regular season with 10 catches on 22 targets for 57 yards and a touchdown over 15 games. He added a six-yard rush and a 10-yard punt return.

Impact Shepard was able to stay healthy this season after playing in just 10 contests over the previous two campaigns due to an Achilles tear and a torn ACL. However, he was relegated to a role near the back of New York's receiver depth chart and played fewer than one-third of the team's offensive snaps in all but one of his 15 appearances. The Giants seemed to acknowledge that the campaign would be his swan song with the franchise, allowing him to be the final player out of the tunnel for pregame introductions during the season finale and focusing on getting him three catches in that game so that he could move into the fifth spot all-time in receptions for the franchise. It remains to be seen if Shepard will seek to continue playing with another franchise or call it a career.

JANUARY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Sterling Shepard issues heartfelt farewell to Giants: 'Forever grateful' Shepard, who has spent all eight years of his NFL career with the Giants, just finished his last year under contract.

JANUARY 10 • NYPOST.COM

Giants' Sterling Shepard on injury-filled career: 'I wanted to walk off that field on my own two feet' Sunday's game against the Eagles may have been Giants' receiver Sterling Shepard's last as an NFL player.

JANUARY 8 • NJ.COM

Sterling Shepard gets swan song as Giants face tough decisions on fan favorites Shepard got the sendoff he deserved, while the futures of Saquon Barkley and Xavier McKinney remain a mystery.

JANUARY 8 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Sterling Shepard Reflects on Giants Career Shepard finishes his Giants career fifth on the team’s all-time reception total with 372, passing tight end Jeremy Shockey (371)

JANUARY 8 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

WR Sterling Shepard: 'I always gave it my all' Wide Receiver Sterling Shepard addresses the media following the Giants' 27-10 season finale win vs. Eagles.

JANUARY 8 • GIANTS.COM

Giants Planning Special Send-Off for Sterling Shepard Here is how New York will acknowledge its longest-tenured player on the roster in the regular-season finale on Sunday.

JANUARY 6 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Game Preview: Sterling Shepard 'taking it all in' When the Giants host the Philadelphia Eagles in the season finale, Shepard knows it could be his last appearance in a Giants uniform.

JANUARY 6 • GIANTS.COM

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Ex-Sooners Baker Mayfield, Sterling Shepard excited to be reunited with Bucs