DARRIUS SHEPHERD NEWS

Won't play Sunday Shepherd (shoulder) is officially inactive for Sunday's game against the Jaguars.

Impact Shepherd came into the contest drawing a questionable tag after logging DNP/DNP/LP through three practice sessions this week. The North Dakota State product has played at least 25 percent of offensive snaps in five of his six games this season, so his absence will hurt the team's receiving depth. With Shepherd out, Equanimeous St. Brown and Malik Taylor stand to receive a slight uptick in snaps in Week 10.

NOVEMBER 15, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Draws questionable tag Shepherd (shoulder) is officially listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Jaguars, Wes Hodkiewicz of the Packers' official site reports.

Impact Shepherd returned to practice in a limited capacity Friday after having missed the first two sessions of the week. The North Dakota State alum has handled at least 25 percent of offensive snaps in five of six appearances this year, and he'd stand to play a similar depth role against Jacksonville if cleared to suit up.

NOVEMBER 13, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Misses practice Wednesday Shepherd (shoulder) didn't participate in Wednesday's practice.

Impact Shepherd has maintained a consistent role on offense over the last three weeks, playing at least 25 percent of the snaps in each game and recording two receptions for nine yards. This is a new injury for the second-year receiver and makes his status uncertain for this Sunday's matchup against the Jaguars. His practice capacity Thursday will provide a better idea about his Week 10 status.

NOVEMBER 12, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

One catch in win Shepherd caught his lone target for three yards in Thursday's 34-17 win over the 49ers.

Impact Shepherd has just five catches all season. He'll likely continue to play a limited role barring multiple injuries to the receiving options ahead of him on Green Bay's depth chart.

NOVEMBER 6, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Catches one pass Shepherd caught one pass for six yards in Sunday's loss to the Vikings.

Impact Shepherd was on the field for about a quarter of the plays the Packers ran in Week 8, and that was not enough time for him to do anything notable in the box score. Shepherd has averaged 23 snaps per game since making his season debut in Week 3 and has totaled seven receptions for 43 yards. He is one of a few Packers receivers whose roster spot comes into question when Allen Lazard (abdomen) comes off injured reserve.

NOVEMBER 2, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Packers' LaFleur expects DT Clark, WR Adams to play Sunday

Green Bay Packers coach Matt LaFleur says wide receiver Davante Adams and defensive tackle Kenny Clark will be “ready to go” Sunday at Tampa Bay after both players missed multiple...

OCTOBER 16, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Nearly finds end zone Shepherd was targeted three times and caught two passes for 21 yards in Monday's victory over the Falcons.

Impact Shepherd's first reception went for 19 yards, and he nearly found paydirt on his second catch but was tagged down just inches outside the goal line. Shepherd was on the field for a season-high 36 snaps Monday with both Davante Adams (hamstring) and Allen Lazard (abdomen) sidelined, and he could continue playing some sort of role until Lazard is back. However, the Packers rarely have more than three wideouts on the field, and if Adams returns following the team's Week 5 bye Shepherd would presumably be back in the No. 4 spot on the depth chart.

OCTOBER 6, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Aaron Rodgers gets Falcons to jump offsides with hard count, hits Shepherd Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers completes a 19-yard pass to wide receiver Darrius Shepherd.

OCTOBER 6, 2020 • PACKERS.COM

Packers short-handed at wide receiver as they host Falcons

The Atlanta Falcons have both of their top two receivers playing while the Green Bay Packers have neither of theirs available for their Monday night matchup

OCTOBER 5, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Set for primetime start Shepherd is on track to serve as one of Aaron Rodgers' top wide receivers during Monday's game against the Falcons, Matt Schneidman of The Athletic reports.

Impact Shepherd was only promoted to the active roster ten days ago, but he now looks set to start across from Marquez Valdes-Scantling on Monday Night Football, with Davante Adams (hamstring) expected to be ruled out and Allen Lazard (abdomen) on injured reserve. Shepherd appeared in six games with the Packers last season, but he only had one catch for a single yard during that span. Green Bay also has Malik Taylor and Reggie Begelton on hand to mix in if they choose to deploy three-wide sets.

OCTOBER 5, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Packers receiver Darrius Shepherd finding his way after last season's demotion Aaron Rodgers likes what he's seeing from the second-year player.

OCTOBER 3, 2020 • OLEANTIMESHERALD.COM

Packers trust Darrius Shepherd to seize a 'Monday Night Football' second chance The former North Dakota State standout has a chance to introduce himself to a national audience against the Falcons.

OCTOBER 2, 2020 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Packers could be without top 2 wideouts against Falcons

Green Bay Packers coach Matt LaFleur said Friday that Allen Lazard’s core injury provides an opportunity for other wide receivers to step forward

OCTOBER 2, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Packers WR Darrius Shepherd never stopped believing in himself Second-year receiver completes comeback to Green Bay’s 53-man roster

OCTOBER 2, 2020 • PACKERS.COM

Promoted from practice squad Shepherd was promoted to the Packers' active roster Saturday, Jim Owczarski of the Journal Sentinel reports.

Impact Shepherd will add some depth to a wide receiver corps that's likely to be without top option Davante Adams (hamstring), who is listed as doubtful. Even if Adams sits, Shepherd isn't expected to play a significant role in Week 3 against the Saints.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Packers promote John Lovett, Darrius Shepherd to 53-man roster The Packers have signed John Lovett and Darrius Shepherd to the 53-man roster. Ahead of Sunday's game, the Green Bay Packers have made a few...

SEPTEMBER 26, 2020 • LOMBARDIAVE.COM

Joins practice squad The Packers signed Shepherd to the practice squad Sunday.

Impact Although he failed to make the initial 53-man roster, Shepherd will remain in Green Bay as one of 14 practice squad members. The Packers decided to carry only five wideouts on the roster, so Shepherd could get an opportunity should any injuries arise.

SEPTEMBER 9, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Packers' cuts include WR Kumerow, OL Light, LB Williams

The Green Bay Packers cut wide receiver Jake Kumerow, offensive lineman Alex Light and linebacker Tim Williams among others as they got their roster down to the 53-man limit before...

SEPTEMBER 5, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Waived Saturday Shepherd was waived by the Packers on Saturday, Tom Silverstein of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.

Impact Shepherd ended the 2019 campaign on the practice squad and it's entirely possible he could wind up there again to begin this season following Saturday's waive. Primarily a special teams player, it's unlikely Shepherd would be forced into any sort of major offensive snaps even if injuries were to whittle away at the team's depth.

SEPTEMBER 5, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Darrius Shepherd trying to make the most of another shot with Packers An undrafted rookie in 2019, the young receiver had an impressive practice Sunday inside Lambeau Field

AUGUST 30, 2020 • PACKERS.COM

Darrius Shepherd: 'I want to prove everyone that believed in me right' Packers WR Darrius Shepherd talks about proving he belongs in the NFL, trying to be a more well-rounded receiver and how he tackled extra fi...

AUGUST 30, 2020 • PACKERS.COM