STERLING SHEPARD NEWS

Cleared for Sunday Shepard (calf) is active for Sunday's game against the Cowboys.

Impact Shepard was added to the injury report Friday after the calf issue limited his reps in practice, resulting in him taking a questionable designation into the weekend. Though hamstring and quadriceps injuries have prevented Shepard from playing in seven games this season, his latest lower-body concern won't force an absence. In his return to the lineup for last week's loss to the Chargers, Shepard played 81 percent of the offensive snaps and finished with two receptions for 27 yards on four targets. Expect Shepard to take on a similar workload Sunday.

DECEMBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Giants QB Daniel Jones ruled out for 3rd straight week

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DECEMBER 17, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Questionable with calf injury Shepard was added to the injury report Friday with a calf injury and is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against Dallas, Art Stapleton of The Bergen Record reports.

Impact The late-week addition is cause for concern, even with the Giants listing Shepard as a limited participant on their Friday practice estimate (the session was just a walk-through). The veteran wide receiver caught two of four targets for 27 yards in last week's loss to the Chargers, playing 81 percent of snaps on offense in his first game back from a five-week absence caused by a quad injury. Shepard also missed time with a hamstring strain earlier this year, with lower-body injuries a recurring theme for him the past three years. An absence this Sunday could leave Pharoh Cooper as the Giants' slot receiver, with Colin Johnson also a candidate to take on snaps alongside Kenny Golladay and Darius Slayton.

DECEMBER 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Modest showing Shepard caught two passes for 27 yards on four targets against the Chargers on Sunday.

Impact Shepard couldn't get much going in his first game since Week 8, but it's probably less a reflection of Shepard's play and more a credit to the Chargers pass defense. That Mike Glennon was in at quarterback instead of Daniel Jones (neck) didn't help matters, either. Shepard should be in a good spot to build on these numbers when he faces Dallas in Week 15, especially if Jones can return by then.

DECEMBER 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

First appearance since Week 8 Shepard (quadriceps) is active for Sunday's road game against the Chargers, Zack Rosenblatt of The Newark Star-Ledger reports.

Impact Shepard is putting an end to a four-game absence due to a strained left quadriceps. In his return, he'll join forces with Kenny Golladay (ribs) at the top of the Giants' receiving corps that will be without rookie Kadarius Toney (oblique) for a third straight contest. In five appearances this season, Shepard has been fairly productive with a 32-324-1 line on 43 targets, but the Chargers defense is formidable, having given up 7.9 yards per catch (14th lowest in the NFL) and six touchdowns (second fewest) in 12 outings.

DECEMBER 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Likely to end four-game absence Shepard (quadriceps) is expected to play in Sunday's game against the Chargers, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Impact Shepard has been sidelined by the injury for the last four games, though he appears in line to take the field Sunday after logging three limited practices. If he is active, Shepard will likely share the field with Kenny Golladay (ribs) and Darius Slayton in three-wide receiver sets. Prior to suffering the injury, Shepard occupied a major role in the Giants' offense, racking up 32 receptions across five contests. Though reports are positive regarding Shepard's status, be sure to check in when official inactives are announced prior to the team's 4:05 P.M. ET kickoff.

DECEMBER 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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DECEMBER 11, 2021 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Questionable for Week 14 Shepard (quadriceps) is listed as questionable for Sunday's road contest versus the Chargers, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.

Impact The Giants also deemed Kenny Golladay (ribs) as questionable, but Dan Duggan of The Athletic is of the belief that both Golladay and Shepard are in line to suit up this weekend. With Kadarius Toney (oblique) sidelined again, Shepard would serve as one of the team's top wide receivers in his first game action since Week 8, if he's considered active. Such a decision will become known about 90 minutes before Sunday's 4:05 p.m. ET kickoff.

DECEMBER 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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DECEMBER 10, 2021 • USATODAY.COM

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DECEMBER 10, 2021 • NEWSDAY.COM

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DECEMBER 10, 2021 • GIANTS.COM

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DECEMBER 9, 2021 • GIANTS.COM

Remains limited at practice Shepard (quad) practiced in a limited capacity Thursday, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.

Impact The same can be said for Kenny Golladay (ribs) and Kadarius Toney (oblique) as the Giants get closer to having their top trio of wide receivers available to the offense for the first time since Week 3. After Thursday's session, Shepard relayed to Jordan Raanan of ESPN.com that he's "very optimistic" he'll put an end to a four-game absence Sunday at the Chargers, but the Giants likely want to see how he reacts to another day of on-field work before making a determination about his Week 14 availability Friday.

DECEMBER 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Chargers look to continue playoff push hosting lowly Giants

The Los Angeles Chargers will try to strengthen their hold on a first playoff berth since 2018 when they host the struggling New York Giants

DECEMBER 9, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Giants give Fromm most of snaps in Arizona workout

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DECEMBER 8, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Limited on practice estimate Shepard (quadriceps) was listed as limited on Wednesday's estimated injury report, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.

Impact Shepard earned a limited listing on the Giants' last two Week 13 reports, but he was considered doubtful to play and eventually was inactive this past Sunday at Miami. Among New York's top three wide receivers, he was the only one to fit in some reps Wednesday, as both Kenny Golladay (ribs) and Kadarius Toney (oblique) didn't participate. Consequently, if Shepard puts himself into a position to suit up Sunday at the Chargers, he could serve as the team's No. 1 WR.

DECEMBER 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Giants close to 5th straight losing season after Miami loss

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DECEMBER 6, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Not playing Sunday Shepard (quadriceps) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Dolphins, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.

Impact Though Shepard closed the week with a pair of limited practice sessions, he was listed as doubtful heading into the weekend before ultimately landing on the inactive list for the fourth game in a row. Due to the length of his absence, Shepard may need to upgrade to full participation in practice at some point during the upcoming week to have a shot at suiting up in the Giants' next game Dec. 12 against the Chargers. With Kadarius Toney (quadriceps/oblique) also inactive Sunday, the Giants are left with wideouts Kenny Golladay and Darius Slayton, tight end Evan Engram and running back Saquon Barkley as the main pass-catching options for quarterback Mike Glennon.

DECEMBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Listed as doubtful Shepard (quadriceps) is listed as doubtful for Sunday's game against Miami, Zack Rosenblatt of The Newark Star-Ledger reports.

Impact The same goes for Kadarius Toney (oblique/quad), while starting QB Daniel Jones (neck) is ruled out. Pharoh Cooper filled in as the No. 3 WR last week after being called up from the practice squad, but John Ross (quad/illness) and Collin Johnson could also be options for the role this Sunday in Miami.

DECEMBER 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Not looking good for Sunday Shepard (quad) doesn't appear likely to play Sunday in Miami, according to Jordan Raanan of ESPN.com.

Impact It sounds like he isn't doing much at Friday's practice after returning Thursday as a limited participant. With Kadarius Toney (oblique/quad) a step behind Shepard and QB Daniel Jones (neck) now expected to miss time, it'll likely be Mike Glennon throwing passes to Kenny Golladay, Darius Slayton and Evan Engram come Sunday. There's also an opportunity for depth players like John Ross (illness), Collin Johnson and Kyle Rudolph (ankle) to see extra snaps/targets, but in a difficult matchup against a hot defense with a backup QB at the helm.

DECEMBER 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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DECEMBER 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Limited in return to practice Shepard (quadriceps) practiced in a limited capacity Thursday, Art Stapleton of The Bergen Record reports.

Impact The limited showing marks Shepard's first recorded practice activity since suffering the quad injury in the Giants' Nov. 1 loss to the Chiefs. Because Shepard missed four weeks and three games due to the injury, the Giants will likely need to see him practice fully Friday in order for him to avoid taking a designation into Sunday's game against the Dolphins. At any rate, Shepard appears to be in a better spot in his recovery from a quad injury than fellow wideout Kadarius Toney, who was a non-participant in Thursday's session while mostly working off to the side with trainers, per Ralph Vacchiano of SportsNet New York. Shepard, meanwhile, stretched with his healthy teammates and took part in some individual work during the open portion of Thursday's practice.

DECEMBER 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Not practicing yet Shepard (quad) didn't practice Wednesday, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.

Impact Shepard and Kadarius Toney (quad) remain limited to side work with the training staff, while depth wideout John Ross is now out from practice with an illness. The Giants do have two experienced starters healthy in Kenny Golladay and Darius Slayton, but they'd surely love to have at least one of Toney or Shepard back in the lineup. It's unclear if that'll happen this Sunday at Miami, as both injured wideouts continue to miss practice.

DECEMBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Daniel Jones practices on limited basis despite neck injury

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DECEMBER 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Giants activate Ryan from COVID-19 list, Holmes goes on IR

The New York Giants have activated defensive back Logan Ryan off the reserve/COVID-19 list and placed cornerback Darnay Holmes on the injured list with a rib injury

NOVEMBER 30, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS