Sterling Shepard - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

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.

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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.

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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.

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

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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.

4 DAYS AGO • 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.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Trending toward playing Week 15 Shepard, who is questionable for Sunday's matchup versus the Chargers due to a foot injury, is expected to suit up, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

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.

6 DAYS AGO • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • ROTOWIRE

Solid showing in OT win Shepard brought in four of seven targets for 42 yards in the Buccaneers' 26-23 overtime win over the Panthers on Sunday.

Impact The veteran wideout tied Cade Otton for the second-most targets on the Bucs while also checking in as the runner-up to Mike Evans in receiving yards. Shepard has carved out a decent complementary niche in the Buccaneers' air attack, recording at least three catches and five targets in four of the last five games while eclipsing 40 receiving yards twice in that span. Shepard should continue drawing his fair share of one-time college teammate Baker Mayfield's attention in a Week 14 home matchup against the Raiders.

DECEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Does little with five catches Shepard brought in five of seven targets for 16 yards in the Buccaneers' 30-7 win over the Giants on Sunday.

Impact Shepard finished tied for second in receptions with Mike Evans and actually led the Buccaneers in targets, but he averaged a minuscule 3.2 yards per catch. The veteran wideout figures to continue serving as a complementary presence now that Mike Evans and Jalen McMillan are both healthy, but Shepard will likely struggle to achieve fantasy relevance down the stretch due to what projects to be mostly a short-area role.

NOVEMBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

Is Week 12 A Revenge Game for Sterling Shepard The New York Giants will face former receiver Sterling Shepard when the Tampa Bay Buccaneers return to MetLife Stadium in Week 12.

NOVEMBER 21 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Antoine Winfield Jr., Sterling Shepard & More Talk Giants | Press Conferences Hear from Tampa Bay Buccaneers S Antoine Winfield Jr., WR Sterling Shepard & C Graham Barton as they speak to the media following Wednesday'...

NOVEMBER 20 • BUCCANEERS.COM

Just two touches in loss Shepard brought in one of three targets for seven yards and rushed once for three yards in the Buccaneers' 23-20 loss to the 49ers on Sunday.

Impact Shepard was in on 44 snaps (72 percent) and couldn't do much with them, despite Mike Evans (hamstring) remaining out and Jalen McMillan active but not playing any snaps potentially due to his own hamstring issue. The veteran appears unable to serve as anything more than a tertiary option at this later stage of his career, as Shepard has just a 16-166-1 receiving line and 7-55 rushing tally over eight games.

NOVEMBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go Shepard (hamstring/hip) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game against the 49ers.

Impact Shepard practiced just once this week, logging a limited session Friday, but he apparently showed enough to avoid an injury designation and is now set to work as Tampa's main slot receiver for another week. Fellow Bucs WR Jalen McMillan (hamstring) also returned to practice Friday but is listed as questionable for Sunday's game.

NOVEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

No practice Thursday Shepard (hamstring/hip) didn't practice Thursday.

Impact With Chris Godwin (IR, ankle) out for the season, Mike Evans (hamstring) sitting at least one more game and Jalen McMillan (hamstring) and Shepard not practicing yet this week, the Buccaneers' receiving corps is particularly compromised at the moment. Friday's injury report will reveal whether or not Shepard has a chance to suit up Sunday versus the 49ers.

NOVEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Liam Coen on Sterling Shepard's 'Infectious' Play | Press Conference Tampa Bay Buccaneers Offensive Coordinator Liam Coen spoke to the media following Thursday's Week 10 practice. OC Coen discussed moving on f...

NOVEMBER 7 • BUCCANEERS.COM

Dealing with pair of health concerns Shepard was held out of Wednesday's practice due to hamstring and hip injuries.

Impact The Buccaneers' receiving corps is extremely banged-up at the moment, with Chris Godwin (ankle) out for the season, Mike Evans (hamstring) sidelined for at least one more game and both Shepard and Jalen McMillan (hamstring) logging DNPs to begin Week 10 prep. How the pair fares as the week continues may determine if Shepard is able to maintain his recent trend of five targets in both of the past two contests.

NOVEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Rachaad White & Sterling Shepard on Final vs. KC | Press Conferences Hear from RB Rachaad White & WR Sterling Shepard as they speak to the media following the Bucs' game against the Kansas City Chiefs in Week...

NOVEMBER 6 • BUCCANEERS.COM

NOVEMBER 5 • BUCCANEERS.COM

Six touches in OT loss Shepard brought in four of five targets for 48 yards and rushed twice for 21 yards in the Buccaneers' 30-24 overtime loss to the Chiefs on Monday night.

Impact The veteran wideout was thrust into a key role with Mike Evans (hamstring), Chris Godwin (IR, ankle) and Jalen McMillan (hamstring) all out, and Shepard finished second in receptions, receiving yards and targets for the night on the Buccaneers. Shepard's catch total was also a season high, while his yardage tally was his second highest of the campaign. With a short week before Sunday's Week 10 home matchup against the 49ers, Shepard will be ticketed for another expanded role even if McMillan suits up, considering Evans will sit out through the Week 11 bye.

NOVEMBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Sterling Shepard Rushes for 19-Yards on 3rd Down | Bucs vs. Chiefs Highlights WR Sterling Shepard picks up a first down against the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 9 of the 2024 NFL season.

NOVEMBER 5 • BUCCANEERS.COM

Buccaneers without Jalen McMillan in banged-up wide receiver corps for game against Chiefs

Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield is without another wide receiver after Jalen McMillan was declared inactive due to a hamstring injury for Monday night’s game against the Kans...

NOVEMBER 5 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

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