Jaylyn Sherrod - WNBA News, Rumors, & Updates

Off injury report Sherrod (coach's decision) isn't listed on the injury report for Thursday's game against Seattle.

Impact Sherrod isn't on the initial report but could still be ruled out before tipoff in order to manage her eligibility under a developmental pact. She has yet to make her 2026 regular-season debut.

13 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Saturday Sherrod (coach's decision) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Valkyries.

Impact Sherrod signed a developmental contract with the Dream this past Monday after being cut by the Lynx in early May. She has yet to make her debut with Atlanta, and her next chance to do so is Thursday against Seattle.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Not on injury report Sherrod (coach's decision) is available for Saturday's game against the Valkyries.

Impact Although she's available, Sherrod has yet to make an appearance this season. The developmental player is still eligible for 12 games.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Won't go Thursday Sherrod (coach's decision) is out for Thursday's game against the Mystics.

Impact Sherrod has yet to debut for the Dream this season. She's currently signed to a developmental contract, meaning she's still eligible to appear in 12 games yet this year.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Signs developmental deal with Dream The Dream signed Sherrod to a developmental contract Monday.

Impact After spending training camp with the Lynx, Sherrod is now heading to Atlanta to shore up the Dream's backcourt depth. The second-year guard can make 12 regular-season appearances under a developmental deal.

JUNE 29 • ROTOWIRE

Let go by Lynx The Lynx waived Sherrod on Wednesday.

Impact Sherrod was unable to convert her training camp contract into a standard deal with Minnesota this preseason. She'll hope to link up with another WNBA organization as backcourt depth during the regular season, otherwise Sherrod may need to continue her playing career outside the league.

MAY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Efficient off bench Sherrod posted nine points (4-5 FG, 1-2 FT), two assists and two steals in 14 minutes during Saturday's 77-66 preseason win over the Mystics.

Impact Sherrod signed a training camp contract with the Lynx in early April after spending part of the 2025 campaign in Minnesota. She came off the bench during Saturday's preseason opener but was efficient from the floor while also leading the team in steals. Sherrod averaged 1.1 points in 5.3 minutes per game across 26 appearances between the Liberty and Lynx last year, and she'll likely have to continue to compete for an Opening Night roster spot as training camp and the preseason continue.

APRIL 26 • ROTOWIRE

Signs contract with Minnesota Sherrod signed a training camp contract with the Lynx on Wednesday.

Impact Sherrod made 26 regular-season appearances between the Liberty and Lynx last year, averaging 1.1 points in 5.3 minutes per game. After receiving a reserved qualifying offer from Minnesota on Tuesday, she'll have the opportunity to compete for a roster spot with the team ahead of the 2026 campaign.

APRIL 8 • ROTOWIRE

Extended reserve QO from Lynx The Lynx extended a reserve qualifying offer to Sherrod on Tuesday.

Impact Sherrod joined the Lynx late last season after getting waived by the Liberty, and it appears Minnesota will retain her services. Across eight games with the Lynx last season, Sherrod averaged 1.0 points in 4.8 minutes per contest.

APRIL 8 • ROTOWIRE

Sits out postseason finale Sherrod chipped in no counting stats in zero minutes during Sunday's 86-81 loss to Phoenix.

Impact Sherrod ended up making two very brief appearances in the postseason for the Lynx. As for her regular-season stats, she appeared in 26 games with averages of 1.2 points, 0.6 rebounds and 0.5 assists in 5.5 minutes per contest.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

McBride and Carrington help Minnesota top New York 83-71 in WNBA Finals rematch

Kayla McBride scored 18 points and DiJonai Carrington added 15 to help the Minnesota Lynx beat the New York Liberty 83-71

AUGUST 10, 2025 • Associated Press

Signs with Minnesota The Lynx signed Sherrod for the remainder of the season Saturday, Andrew Dukowitz of Zone Coverage reports.

Impact Sherrod was waived by the Liberty on Aug. 1 after the team brought in Emma Meesseman. Sherrod joins Minnesota after the franchise parted ways with Yvonne Anderson on Saturday. Sherrod played in 18 games for New York during the 2025 campaign, averaging 1.2 points across 5.8 minutes per game.

AUGUST 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Emma Meesseman will suit up for the Liberty against the Sun

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AUGUST 1, 2025 • Associated Press

Waived by Liberty The Liberty waived Sherrod on Friday.

Impact With the Liberty adding Emma Meesseman to the roster, Sherrod will move on and will seek opportunities elsewhere. Sherrod made 18 appearances for the Liberty and averaged 1.5 points and 0.5 rebounds.

AUGUST 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Limited to two minutes Sherrod registered no counting stats over two minutes during Monday's 92-82 loss to the Wings.

Impact Sherrod is nowhere close to being on the fantasy radar as she's struggled to break into the rotation. In 18 appearances, she holds averages of 1.2 points and 0.6 assists in 5.8 minutes per contest.

JULY 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Empty six minute appearance Sherrod finished Wednesday's 98-77 victory over Indiana with no counting stats over six minutes.

Impact Sherrod saw the floor Wednesday after not appearing in Sunday's win over Atlanta, but her lone stat was a turnover. Minutes have been scarce for the guard this season, as she's reached double figures in playing time in just four games.

JULY 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Another limited workload Sherrod posted one assist and one steal across three minutes during Sunday's 79-70 loss to Seattle.

Impact Minutes continue to be hard to come by for Sherrod. Playing in her second WNBA season, Sherrod has 14 appearances to her name thus far with 1.4 points per game in 6.6 minutes per night.

JULY 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Sees nine minutes in loss Sherrod supplied zero points (0-1 FG, 0-1 3Pt) and one rebound in nine minutes during Sunday's 90-81 loss to the Dream.

Impact Sherrod continues to be utilized as an emergency depth option for the Liberty. Through 13 games this season, she's averaging 6.8 minutes per contest with 1.5 points and 0.8 rebounds while shooting 26.3 percent from the field.

JUNE 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to game Sunday Sherrod (lower body) has returned to Sunday's game against the Storm, Geoff Magliocchetti of Winsidr reports.

Impact Sherrod went down in the second quarter with an apparent leg injury, but she has since returned to the game. She has contributed well off the bench in just eight minutes of action thus far, contributing eight points, two rebounds, two assists and two steals.

JUNE 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Heads to locker room Sunday Sherrod went to the locker room during Sunday's game against the Storm due to an apparent lower-body injury, Madeline Kenney of the New York Post reports.

Impact Sherrod was down on the court after diving for a loose ball before being helped back to the locker room, appearing to have sustained a lower-body injury. With the team already shorthanded, the starting lineup figures to absorb most of her playing time if she is unable to return.

JUNE 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Scoreless in eight minutes Sherrod produced zero points (0-1 FG) and one rebound in eight minutes during Tuesday's 86-81 victory over Atlanta.

Impact Sherrod is an emergency depth option for the Liberty and rarely sees the floor. This season, she has eight appearances to her name for an average of 6.0 minutes per contest.

JUNE 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Records three swipes Sherrod ended with six points (2-5 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 1-3 FT), one rebound and three steals across 18 minutes during Sunday's 100-52 win over the Sun.

Impact The Liberty ran away with this game in a hurry, allowing Sherrod to soak up some extra minutes in garbage time. She's been used very sparingly in her second WNBA season, averaging 5.8 minutes across five appearances.

JUNE 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Second Alabama prep player to win WNBA championship has jersey retired Ramsay High School honored Jaylyn Sherrod by retiring her No. 00.

NOVEMBER 1, 2024 • AL.COM

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