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DARRIUS SHEPHERD
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Headed to Denver Shepherd signed a contract with the Broncos on Thursday, Troy Renck of Denver 7 News reports.
Impact Shepherd's signing comes a day after the Broncos placed Tim Patrick (knee) on IR. The former last saw NFL action in 2020 with the Packers, making five catches on eight targets for 46 yards in eight contests. Last season, he bounced around between the Steelers, Vikings, Cardinals and Chiefs' practice squads, then spent the summer playing with the New Jersey Generals of the USFL.
AUGUST 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Joins Steelers' practice squad The Steelers signed Shepherd to their practice squad Thursday.
Impact Shepherd was cut from the Vikings' practice squad last week, but he'll now serve as organizational depth for Pittsburgh. The 26-year-old hasn't yet appeared in a regular-season game this year.
DECEMBER 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
To Vikings' practice squad Minnesota signed Shepherd to the practice squad Wednesday, Craig Peters of the team's official site reports.
Impact The Vikings also inked wideout Damion Ratley to the scout team. Shepherd spent time with the Cardinals' practice squad earlier this year, and he got to develop with Kansas City during the offseason.
DECEMBER 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Heads to desert Shepherd was signed to the Cardinals' practice squad Wednesday, Josh Weinfuss of ESPN.com reports.
Impact Shepherd spent training camp in Kansas City but was unable to make the initial 53-man roster. The 26-year-old appeared in 14 games for Green Bay over the previous two seasons and has six catches for 47 yards while also operating as a return man.
NOVEMBER 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
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Fails to make roster in Kansas City Shepherd was waived by the Chiefs on Monday, Sam McDowell of The Kansas City Star reports.
Impact The third-year wide receiver spent the last two years with the Packers getting work as a returner, tallying 374 return yards. The Chiefs' special teams coordinator called Shepherd a sure-handed returner, so he might be brought back as a practice squad member or signed by a different team that is desperate for a kick returner.
AUGUST 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Picked up by Chiefs Shepherd has been signed by the Chiefs, Nate Taylor of The Athletic reports.
Impact Shepherd was a tryout participant during Kansas City's minicamp and has ultimately earned a spot on the roster. He spent the previous two seasons in Green Bay, where he was primarily utilized as a kick returner.
JUNE 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
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Waived by Packers Shepherd was released by the Packers on Tuesday, Matt Schneidman of The Athletic reports.
Impact With Allen Lazard (core) now healthy, Shepherd simply did not have an opportunity to do much from an offensive perspective, reinforced by the two snaps he played in Sunday's game against the Bears. The fact Shepherd was also dreadful as a special teams player certainly didn't help, as the 25-year-old only averaged 20.6 yards per kick return across 11 attempts, also coughing up a critical fumble in a pivotal loss to the Colts two weeks ago. It's possible the depth wideout could return to the team's practice squad should he pass through waivers.
DECEMBER 1, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
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Active Sunday Shepherd (shoulder) is active for Sunday's game against the Colts.
Impact Shepherd was a full practice participant the last two days of the week, so it's not much of a surprise he's suiting up Sunday. The 25-year-old should fill a depth role with the receiving corps back to full strength.
NOVEMBER 22, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Officially questionable for Sunday Shepherd (shoulder) is questionable for Sunday's game versus the Colts, Rob Demovsky of ESPN.com reports.
Impact Shepherd practiced without limitations the last two days, but the Packers apparently want to evaluate his shoulder over the weekend before making a final decision on his status. Even if he's given a clean bill of health, however, Shepherd could end up as a healthy scratch if both Allen Lazard (core) and Equanimeous St. Brown (knee) play.
NOVEMBER 20, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Packers' Adams returns to practice, 'good to go' on Sunday
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Back to full-go in practice Shepherd (shoulder) logged a full practice session Thursday.
Impact Shepherd was inactive for Green Bay's Week 10 matchup against the Jaguars, but improvement from limited to full practice participation between Wednesday and Thursday bodes well for his status. The North Dakota State product has recorded five receptions for 46 yards over six appearances this year, also making an impact on special teams with four kick-return attempts for a total of 89 yards and one punt return for six yards.
NOVEMBER 20, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Limited practice Wednesday Shepherd (shoulder) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice, Tom Silverstein of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.
Impact Shepherd's making good progress, as he's practicing to start the week after making just one appearance at practice last week. If he's able to shake off this injury, he could be in line for a decent workload Sunday against the Colts depending on the statuses of Davante Adams (ankle) and Allen Lazard (core).
NOVEMBER 18, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Steelers' Roethlisberger active after virus-related absence
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