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Lands with Green Bay The Packers signed Sheppard to a reserve/future contract Monday.

Impact Sheppard joined the Packers as an undrafted free agent this summer and was elevated to the active roster once during the regular season, but he didn't end up playing. The 23-year-old will participate in the Packers' offseason activities and attempt to earn a spot on the team's active roster next season.

JANUARY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Placed on practice-squad IR Sheppard (undisclosed) was placed on the Packers' practice-squad injured list Wednesday.

Impact Sheppard will be forced to miss the Packers' next four contests, ultimately ending his 2025 season. The 23-year-old rookie did not appear in a single game while on Green Bay's practice squad, and he will have to wait until next season for another opportunity.

JANUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Back with Packers on practice squad Green Bay signed Sheppard to the practice squad Wednesday.

Impact Sheppard joined the Packers as an undrafted free agent this summer. He didn't make the team's initial 53-man roster but remained with the organization on the practice squad before signing to the active roster last Wednesday. Sheppard didn't end up playing on Thanksgiving against Detroit, and he was subsequently waived before ending up back on the practice squad Wednesday.

DECEMBER 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Quickly waived by Pack The Packers waived Sheppard on Monday.

Impact Sheppard was signed to the active roster ahead of Green Bay's Thanksgiving matchup against the Lions. While he was active for the contest, he did not log a snap. Sheppard is a candidate to rejoin the Packers' practice squad.

DECEMBER 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Joins active roster The Packers signed Sheppard off their practice squad Wednesday.

Impact The 23-year-old wideout joined the Packers' practice squad in late August and has now been promoted to the active roster. Sheppard has yet to make his NFL debut after tallying 1,305 receiving yards and 14 touchdowns on 95 receptions during his final two collegiate seasons at Vanderbilt and Colorado, respectively. He could play a depth role in the Week 13 matchup against the Lions on Thursday, as Matthew Golden (wrist), Dontayvion Wicks (calf), Savion Williams (foot) and Jayden Reed (foot) are all dealing with injuries.

NOVEMBER 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Packers sign WR Will Sheppard to active roster Green Bay elevates two players to the active roster for gameday, releases kicker

NOVEMBER 26, 2025 • PACKERS.COM

Sticking around Green Bay Sheppard was signed to the Packers' practice squad Wednesday.

Impact Sheppard went unclaimed on waivers after being let go by the team Tuesday, and he will now hang around Green Bay as a member of the practice unit. The wide receiver will look to earn an elevation to the active roster and make his NFL debut in 2025.

AUGUST 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Let go by Green Bay Sheppard was waived by the Packers on Tuesday, Wes Hodkiewicz of the team's official website reports.

Impact Sheppard signed a deal with Green Bay in late July after going undrafted in April, catching three passes for 23 yards and a touchdown over two preseason contests. The wide receiver will now look for his next opportunity, which will likely come with a team's practice squad ahead of the 2025 campaign.

AUGUST 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Elgersma finds Sheppard running to open space for TD pass Green Bay Packers quarterback Taylor Elgersma throws a 3-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Will Sheppard.

AUGUST 23, 2025 • NFL.COM

Will Sheppard TOUCHDOWN | Packers vs. Seahawks Green Bay Packers QB Taylor Elgersma connects with WR Will Sheppard for a 3-yard touchdown during Saturday's preseason finale at Lambeau Fie...

AUGUST 23, 2025 • PACKERS.COM

Signs with Green Bay Sheppard signed a contract with the Packers on Monday, Greg Auman of Fox Sports reports.

Impact Sheppard joins Green Bay in training camp as an undrafted free-agent signing after recording 23 touchdown receptions in his last three college seasons, split between Vanderbilt and Colorado. An injury kept Sheppard from signing with the Buccaneers in May, but the wide receiver has since recovered.

JULY 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE