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DECEMBER 29, 2024 • Associated Press

Out for Week 17 Coach Todd Bowles said Friday that Shepard (hamstring/foot) has been ruled out for Sunday's game versus the Panthers, Brianna Dix of the Buccaneers' official site reports.

Impact Shepard exited in the third quarter of this past Sunday's contest at Dallas due to a hamstring injury, which, combined with the foot issue that he dealt with last week, will keep him sidelined Week 17. The Buccaneers' receiving corps Sunday will be composed of Mike Evans, Jalen McMillan, Ryan Miller, Trey Palmer and Rakim Jarrett. As for Shepard, he'll focus on getting healthy for a Week 18 matchup with the Saints.

DECEMBER 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Doesn't practice Thursday Shepard (hamstring/foot) didn't take part in practice Thursday.

Impact Shepard has yet to mix into drills this week due to the hamstring injury that forced him out of this past Sunday's loss at Dallas and also the foot issue he tended to last week. Friday's practice report may shed some light on his odds to suit up Sunday versus the Panthers, but Ryan Miller likely would bump up the WR pecking order behind Mike Evans and Jalen McMillan if Shepard is limited or sidelined this weekend.

DECEMBER 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Listed as DNP on Wednesday Shepard (hamstring/foot) is listed as a non-participant on Wednesday's practice estimate.

Impact Shepard exited this past Sunday's game in Dallas due to a hamstring injury and didn't return. He also dealt with a foot issue in advance of that contest and now is listed with both health concerns to kick off Week 17 prep. As a result, Shepard's status will be one to monitor as the week continues see if he may be in danger of missing Sunday's contest against the Panthers.

DECEMBER 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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DECEMBER 23, 2024 • Associated Press

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DECEMBER 23, 2024 • 247SPORTS.COM

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DECEMBER 23, 2024 • Associated Press

Ruled out for rest of SNF Shepard (hamstring) won't return to Sunday's game against the Cowboys.

Impact Shepard came up lame at the end of a 14-yard run in the third quarter and grabbed at his hamstring. He was ruled out shortly thereafter. Shepard caught one of three targets for 20 yards prior to the injury but also had two drops, including one that hit him right in the numbers on fourth down in the first quarter.

DECEMBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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DECEMBER 23, 2024 • OUTKICK.COM

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DECEMBER 23, 2024 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

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DECEMBER 23, 2024 • SI.COM

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DECEMBER 23, 2024 • SI.COM

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DECEMBER 23, 2024 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Sterling Shepard injury update and status vs. the Cowboys in Week 16 | Dec. 22, 2024 Sterling Shepard and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers take on the Dallas Cowboys in Week 16 on Sunday at 8:20 PM ET.Watch Sterling Shepard and the B...

DECEMBER 22, 2024 • USATODAY.COM

Ready for Week 16 Shepard (foot) doesn't have a designation for Sunday's game at Dallas, Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact Ahead of a Week 15 matchup with the Chargers, Shepard managed just one limited practice (Friday) due to a foot injury but still suited up this past Sunday, earning a 50 percent snap share and catching his only target for 16 yards. This time around, he sat out Wednesday but followed it up with back-to-back capped sessions due to the same health concern. With his status cleared for Week 16, Shepard will remain the No. 3 WR behind top options Mike Evans and Jalen McMillan.

DECEMBER 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Limited Thursday Shepard (foot) practiced on a limited basis Thursday.

Impact Shepard thus has made a bit of progress after sitting out Wednesday's session due to a foot injury and even is ahead of last week's practice regimen, when he didn't get back on the field until Friday as a limited participant. This Friday's practice report will reveal whether or not he enters the weekend with a designation for Sunday's contest in Dallas.

DECEMBER 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Still working through foot injury Shepard (foot) was listed as a DNP on Wednesday's practice report.

Impact Shepard was able to work through a foot issue this past Sunday against the Chargers, though he played in just 48 percent of the Bucs' offensive snaps and finished with one catch on as many targets for 16 yards. The veteran wide receiver should be able to play against the Cowboys on Sunday so long as he's able to practice in least a limited capacity over the next two days. Shepard has accumulated 14 catches (on 21 targets) for 137 yards in the four games since Tampa Bay's Week 11 bye.

DECEMBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Still working through foot injury Shepard (foot) was listed as a DNP on Wednesday's practice report.

DECEMBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sees one catch in win Shepard brought in his only target for a 16-yard gain in the Buccaneers' 40-17 win over the Chargers on Sunday.

Impact Shepard played through the foot issue that had hampered him during the practice week, but he took a back seat to Mike Evans and Jalen McMillan during the high-scoring win. However, Shepard still logged a solid 32 snaps and remains firmly entrenched in the No. 3 receiver role heading into a Week 16 road matchup against the Cowboys.

DECEMBER 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Suiting up Sunday Shepard (foot) is active for Sunday's Week 15 game against the Chargers, Scott Smith of the team's official site reports.

Impact Shepard was trending upward entering the weekend after managing to get in a limited practice Friday, and his availability is now confirmed. The veteran wideout has settled in nicely as a complementary pass-catching option in the wake of Chris Godwin's season-ending ankle injury, recording a 21-194 line on 33 targets over the last six contests.

DECEMBER 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Impact Shepard popped up on the injury report Wednesday due to a foot issue and didn't practice in either of Tampa Bay's first two sessions this week. However, he was able to participate in a limited fashion Friday, and it appears he'll be able to play Sunday against the Chargers. Shepard has increased his production since the Buccaneers' Week 11 bye, tallying 13 receptions for 121 yards over the team's past three contests.

DECEMBER 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Listed as questionable Shepard (foot) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Chargers after returning to practice Friday as a limited participant.

Impact The limited practice Friday represents Shepard's only participation this week, although there hasn't been any indication his foot injury is serious. He got either six or seven targets in each of the past three games, catching 13 of 20 passes for 121 yards in that stretch. If Shepard is declared inactive before the 4:25 p.m. ET kickoff, Trey Palmer and Rakim Jarrett will be the top candidates to take on extra WR snaps.

DECEMBER 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting out another practice Sterling (foot) isn't participating in Thursday's practice, Greg Auman of Fox Sports reports.

Impact With a pair of absences to begin Week 15 prep, Shepard's status for Sunday's game against the Chargers is looking shaky. The veteran wideout will likely need to practice in some fashion Friday just to carry a questionable tag into the weekend, while another missed practice would likely result in him being ruled out for Sunday's game. Shepard hasn't topped a 52 percent snap share in any of Tampa Bay's last three contests but has nonetheless seen his involvement in the passing game increase, as he's put together a 13-121-0 receiving line on 20 targets during that stretch.

DECEMBER 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with foot issue Shepard didn't practice Wednesday due to a foot injury, Brianna Dix of the Buccaneers' official site reports.

Impact Shepard joined the Buccaneers' top wide receiver Mike Evans (hamstring) is a non-participant to kick off Week 15 prep. Evans doesn't require much, if any, practice reps in order to be ready for game day, but the same can't be said for Shepard in his first full season with the team. Shepard's activity level Thursday and Friday will be key for determining his potential to suit up Sunday at the Chargers.

DECEMBER 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Four more catches Sunday Shepard brought in four of six targets for 63 yards in the Buccaneers' 28-13 win over the Raiders on Sunday.

Impact Shepard put together another solid performance as the Buccaneers' third receiver, tying starters Mike Evans and Jalen McMillan for the team lead in receptions while checking in third in receiving yards with a figure that also qualified as a new season high. Shepard has experienced somewhat of a resurgence playing with college teammate Baker Mayfield following a forgettable and injury-plagued final three seasons with the Giants, posting a 29-287-1 line on 45 targets over 11 games, including at least four receptions in four of the last five contests.

DECEMBER 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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