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Hits for season-high 80 yards Shepard caught four of five targets for 80 yards in Sunday's 29-27 win over the Jets.

Impact Shepard put together his best game of the season, finishing just five yards short of rookie Emeka Egbuka's team-high total. The veteran slot receiver has an 11-153-0 line on 15 targets through Tampa Bay's first three games while taking advantage of the absence of Chris Godwin (ankle), but even if Godwin is ready to make his season debut in Week 4 against the Eagles, Shepard's role may not decrease immediately as Mike Evans left Sunday's win in the fourth quarter with a hamstring injury.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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SEPTEMBER 21, 2025 • Associated Press

Remains involved in Week 2 win Shepard secured all four targets for 34 yards in the Buccaneers' 20-19 win over the Texans on Monday night.

Impact The veteran wideout finished tied for third in receptions and enjoyed the same slotting in receiving yards as well. A relationship with Baker Mayfield that dates back to their college days -- and that served as the foundation for Shepard being coaxed out of semi-retirement last season -- has paid off to an extent over the first two games of the new campaign, as Shepard sports a 7-73 line on 10 targets. The 32-year-old is likely to continue seeing a handful of targets as the de facto No. 3 receiver while at least one of Chris Godwin (ankle) or Jalen McMillan (IR-neck) remain sidelined.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Buccaneers' Sterling Shepard scouts Emeka Egbuka debut - 'something special!' | Sporting News Tampa Bay Buccaneers receiver Sterling Shepard was pleased with Emeka Egbuka's debut in the win over the Atlanta Falcons.

SEPTEMBER 10, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Three grabs to open season Shepard brought in three of six targets for 39 yards in the Buccaneers' 23-20 win over the Falcons on Sunday.

Impact The veteran receiver flashed his chemistry with college teammate Baker Mayfield on a few occasions, and Shepard actually finished second on the Bucs in targets for the afternoon. Shepard's final catch was the most important, as he made clutch 10-yard grab on third-and-9 during what would turn out to be the game-winning drive. Given the short-handed nature of Tampa Bay's receiving corps for the moment, Shepard has some appeal in deep formats as the current No. 3 receiver in an offense helmed by a quarterback with whom he has long-established rapport.

SEPTEMBER 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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SEPTEMBER 4, 2025 • Associated Press

Pacers air attack in win Shepard brought in all three targets for 47 yards in the Buccaneers' 17-14 preseason win over the Steelers on Saturday night.

Impact Shepard led the Buccaneers in receiving yards on a night when Mike Evans once again rested and Jalen McMillan exited with neck and head injuries. The veteran opened the game with the first-team offense, recording a seven-yard grab on the opening drive from Teddy Bridgewater and subsequently adding 13- and 27-yard catches on Tampa Bay's third possession. Shepard's surprisingly serviceable showing during the 2024 regular season (32-334-1 across 14 games) and a working relationship with Baker Mayfield that dates back to college should give him a solid path to a roster spot again, and his performance Saturday certainly didn't hurt his chances.

AUGUST 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Sterling Shepard & Kindle Vildor on Believing in the Scheme | Press Conferences Hear from Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR Sterling Shepard & CB Kindle Vildor after Tuesday's Training Camp Practice.

AUGUST 5, 2025 • BUCCANEERS.COM

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JUNE 2, 2025 • BUCCANEERS.COM

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Lavonte David on Game Evolution, Sterling Shepard on Playing with Baker Mayfield and More | Brianna's Blitz A look at key quotes from the podium this week as Lavonte David, Charlie Heck, Sterling Shepard and Anthony Walker Jr. look ahead to the 202...

MARCH 20, 2025 • BUCCANEERS.COM

Sterling Shepard on Running It Back With Baker Mayfield | Press Conference Tampa Bay Buccaneers Wide Receiver Sterling Shepard spoke to the media on Wednesday after signing his contract with the team. WR Shepard dis...

MARCH 19, 2025 • BUCCANEERS.COM

Former Oklahoma Sooners WR returns to Buccaneers Former OU wideout Sterling Shepard has re-signed with the Buccaneers.

MARCH 15, 2025 • USATODAY.COM

Staying in Tampa Bay Shepard is re-signing with Tampa Bay for one season, according to Buccaneers GM Jason Licht.

Impact Known for a promising career that was derailed by a series of severe injuries, Shepard left the Giants for the first time last year and ended up spending much of 2024 as Tampa Bay's No. 3 or 4 receiver. He'll likely enter camp somewhere between fourth and sixth on the depth chart, unless Chris Godwin's recovery from an ankle dislocation comes along slower than expected. Godwin, Mike Evans and Jalen McMillan are locked in as the team's top three wide receivers, leaving the likes of Shepard, Trey Palmer and Rakim Jarrett to compete for depth roles.

MARCH 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

2025 Buccaneers Free Agent Focus: Sterling Shepard After eight productive seasons with the Giants, WR Sterling Shepard found an opportunity to demonstrate that he could still be a valuable of...

FEBRUARY 26, 2025 • BUCCANEERS.COM

Solid as reserve option in '24 Shepard, who was active for Sunday's 23-20 wild-card loss to the Commanders but did not log any stats over 27 snaps, finished the 2024 regular season with 32 receptions for 334 yar...

Impact The veteran wideout was signed partly due to his college connection with Baker Mayfield, and Shepard ended up proving he still had something left in the tank after three injury-hampered and mostly ineffective seasons to cap off his long tenure with the Giants. Shepard ended up playing a bigger role than first envisioned due to Chris Godwin's season-ending ankle injury, recording at least four catches in four games and exceeding 40 receiving yards on four occasions as well. Shepard's season-long reception and receiving yardage totals outpaced the combined 23 catches and 211 yards he'd mustered in his final two Giants campaigns in 2022 and 2023, while his eight rush attempts represented a new career high. Shepard will once again be an unrestricted free agent come the new league year in March, and it's possible the Buccaneers opt to move on considering Godwin's expected return and Jalen McMillan's emergence over the course of his rookie year.

JANUARY 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Cleared to play Shepard (foot/knee) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Commanders.

Impact Shepard was a full practice participant Friday, after limited sessions the previous two days. He figures to fill his usual role as the No. 3 receiver, coming off a quiet Week 18 performance in which he got just two targets despite playing 66 percent of snaps.

JANUARY 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Remains limited at practice Shepard (foot/knee) was a limited practice participant Thursday.

Impact Shepard maintained his activity level from Wednesday's walkthrough, giving him one more opportunity to return to full participant this week. Friday's injury report will reveal whether or not he heads into the weekend with a designation for Sunday night's wild-card game versus the Commanders.

JANUARY 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Logs limited practice Shepard (foot/knee) was limited in practice Wednesday.

Impact Shepard returned from a one-game absence due to a hamstring injury in Tampa Bay's regular-season finale, a Week 18 win over the Saints. He played 66 percent of offensive snaps and secured one of two targets for 11 yards. Now dealing with foot and knee issues, Shepard will work to get healthy in time to contribute in a depth capacity during Sunday's wild-card game against the Commanders.

JANUARY 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

One catch in return Shepard (hamstring) brought in one of two targets for 11 yards in the Buccaneers' 27-19 win over the Saints on Sunday.

Impact Shepard made his return from a one-game absence but had a quiet game during an afternoon where the Saints made the Buccaneers' air attack work for every yard. The veteran wideout finished last in catches on the Bucs while also tying for the fewest amount of targets, but Shepard's experience could be key during a postseason run that begins with a wild-card matchup against the Commanders next Sunday night.

JANUARY 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Suiting up Sunday Shepard (hamstring) is active for Sunday's Week 18 matchup against the Saints, Scott Smith of the team's official site reports.

Impact Shepard was limited in practice throughout the week after sitting out the Week 17 game against the Panthers, and he apparently corroborated his health sufficiently to garner active status for Tampa Bay's must-win regular-season finale. Shepard's return to the No. 3 receiver spot Sunday will thrust Ryan Miller back into a No. 4 role versus New Orleans.

JANUARY 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable after limited practice Shepard (hamstring) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Saints.

Impact Shepard's hoping to suit up after being limited in all three of Tampa Bay's practices during the week. If the veteran wideout takes the field, he'll likely work as the third option in Tampa Bay's receiving corps behind Mike Evans and Jalen McMillan. The Buccaneers would secure a playoff berth with a win.

JANUARY 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Stays limited at practice Shepard (hamstring) was limited at Thursday's practice.

Impact With back-to-back capped sessions under his belt this week, Shepard appears as if he has a chance to put an end to a one-game absence Sunday against the Saints. Ultimately, Friday's injury report may provide a sense of his odds to do so. If he's able to suit up this weekend, Shepard likely would resume his role as the Buccaneers' No. 3 WR behind Mike Evans and Jalen McMillan, which has amounted to a 15-157-0 line on 24 targets in five appearances since the team's Week 11 bye.

JANUARY 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Limited Wednesday Shepard (hamstring) practiced in a limited capacity Wednesday.

Impact Sidelined this past Sunday against the Panthers due to hamstring and foot injuries, Shepard is listed with only the first health concern as the Buccaneers begin Week 18 prep. How he fares on the field Thursday and Friday likely will determine whether or not he enters the weekend with a designation for Sunday's regular-season finale versus the Saints.

JANUARY 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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