OCTOBER 4 • BUCCANEERS.COM
STERLING SHEPARD #17 - WIDE RECEIVER - TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS
166 YDS •
16 REC •
1 TD
166 YDS
16 REC
1 TD
The Oklahoma Connection! Sterling Shepard Catches Baker's Third TD of the First Half | Bucs vs. Falcons Highlights QB Baker Mayfield throws a touchdown pass to WR Sterling Shepard against the Atlanta Falcons in Week 5 of the 2024 NFL season.
Vita Vea, Sterling Shepard & More Talk TNF vs. Falcons | Press Conferences Hear from WR Sterling Shepard, CB Zyon McCollum & NT Vita Vea as they speak to the media following Tuesday's Week 5 practice.
OCTOBER 1 • BUCCANEERS.COM
Earns active roster spot Shepard was signed to the Buccaneers' active roster from their practice squad Tuesday, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports.
Impact Shepard was elevated to Tampa Bay's active roster ahead of their Week 3 win and ended up playing 47 snaps on offense and catching three of five targets for 51 yards. His addition to the 53-man roster comes as the team's wide receiver corps has been decimated by injuries, with Mike Evans (knee), Jalen McMillan (hamstring), Trey Palmer (concussion) and Kameron Johnson (ankle) all questionable to suit up for Thursday's divisional matchup with the Falcons.
OCTOBER 1 • ROTOWIRE
Returns to practice squad Shepard reverted to the Buccaneers' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.
Impact Shepard was afforded a large workload in his second appearance of the season Sunday against the Eagles with Jalen McMillan (hamstring) inactive and Trey Palmer suffering a concussion in the contest. On his 50 (of 77) offensive snaps, Shepard hauled in three of five targets for 51 yards, which mostly was fueled by a 30-yard catch. With all of Mike Evans (knee/calf), McMillan and Palmer estimated as non-participants and Kameron Johnson (ankle) listed as limited on Monday's injury report, Shepard is poised for another expanded look in the Buccaneers offense for Thursday's game at Atlanta, assuming he's elevated again from the practice squad.
OCTOBER 1 • ROTOWIRE
Sterling Shepard brings energy, experience when Bucs need it The former Giants receiver has been elevated twice from the practice squad but could play a bigger role Thursday.
SEPTEMBER 30 • TAMPABAY.COM
Bucs Late Move Pays Off As Sterling Shepard Helps Beat Eagles: Tracker SEPT 29 – SHEP HELP The New York Giants know all about receiver Sterling Shepard and his ability to provide solid help to an offense. He jus...
SEPTEMBER 29 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM
Sterling Shepard on His Connection With Baker Mayfield | Press Conference Tampa Bay Buccaneers Wide Receiver Sterling Shepard spoke to the media after the Bucs' 33-16 victory against the Philadelphia Eagles in Week...
SEPTEMBER 29 • BUCCANEERS.COM
Bucs' Sterling Shepard Impresses After Practice Squad Activation Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Sterling Shepherd was activated from the practice squad and made important contributions.
SEPTEMBER 29 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM
Elevated from practice squad again Tampa Bay elevated Shepard from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday, Greg Auman of Fox Sports reports.
Impact With wide receiver Jalen McMillan (hamstring) listed as doubtful for Sunday's game against the Eagles, the Bucs promoted Shepard from the practice squad for a second straight week. Shepard played four snaps on offense and didn't draw a target during the Bucs' Week 3 loss to the Broncos.
SEPTEMBER 28 • ROTOWIRE
Reverts to practice squad Shepard reverted to Tampa Bay's practice squad Monday.
Impact Shepard didn't record any stats during Sunday's loss to the Broncos despite playing four snaps on offense. If Kameron Johnson (ankle) isn't good to go versus the Eagles next week, Shepard could be elevated for the second straight week.
SEPTEMBER 24 • ROTOWIRE
Reverts to practice squad Shepard reverted to Tampa Bay's practice squad Monday.
Impact Shepard didn't record any stats during Sunday's loss to the Broncos despite playing four snaps on offense. If Kameron Johnson (ankle) isn't good to go versus the Eagles next week, Shepard could be elevated for the second straight week.
SEPTEMBER 24 • ROTOWIRE
Elevated for Week 3 The Buccaneers elevated Shepard from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday, Scott Smith of the team's official site reports.
Impact After spending the first eight years of his NFL career with the Giants, Shepard signed with the Buccaneers in June. While he wasn't able to make the 53-man roster at the end of training camp, the 2016 second-round pick opted to stick around in Tampa Bay on the practice squad. With Kameron Johnson (ankle) being listed as doubtful for Sunday's game against the Broncos, Shepard's elevation to the active roster will provide depth in the Bucs' wide receiver corps behind Mike Evans, Chris Godwin, Jalen McMillan and Trey Palmer.
SEPTEMBER 21 • ROTOWIRE
Sticking on practice squad Shepard signed with the Buccaneers' practice squad Tuesday, Greg Auman of Fox Sports reports.
Impact Shepard cleared waivers after being released as part of Tampa Bay's final roster cuts Monday. The 31-year-old will now stick with the team on the practice squad, where he should serve as one of the top options to move up to the actice roster if the Buccaneers are in need of extra receiver depth at some point this regular season. Shepard appeared in 15 regular-season games for the Giants in 2023, catching 10 passes for 57 yards and one touchdown.
AUGUST 28 • ROTOWIRE
Sticking on practice squad Shepard is in line to sign with the Buccaneers' practice squad, Greg Auman of Fox Sports reports.
Impact Shepard cleared waivers after being released as part of Tampa Bay's final roster cuts Monday. The 31-year-old will now stick with the team on the practice squad, where he should serve as one of the top options to move up to the active roster if the Buccaneers are in need of extra receiver depth at some point this regular season. Shepard appeared in 15 regular-season games for the Giants in 2023, catching 10 passes for 57 yards and one touchdown.
AUGUST 28 • ROTOWIRE
Dropped by Tampa Bay The Buccaneers released Shepard on Monday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Impact Shepard inked a deal with the Buccaneers in June after spending the first eight seasons of his career with the Giants, but it now appears that Tampa Bay has decided to part ways with the veteran wideout. According to Rapoport, the Buccaneers are holding a spot for Shepard on the team's practice squad if the 31-year-old clears waivers.
AUGUST 26 • ROTOWIRE
Report: Buccaneers release veteran WR Sterling Shepard The Tampa Bay Buccaneers released veteran wide receiver Sterling Shepard on Monday, NFL Network reported.The Bucs are reportedly holding a p...
AUGUST 26 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Should Bucs Cut Sterling Shepard? The Tampa Bay Buccaneers may have some roster decisions to make ahead of the season.
AUGUST 24 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Unlikely to play Friday Shepard (undisclosed) is not likely to suit up for the Buccaneers' preseason finale against the Dolphins on Friday, Greg Auman of Fox Sports reports.
Impact An unspecified injury has kept Shepard from playing in either of the Bucs' first two preseason games, and it appears he will also sit out for the preseason finale Friday. Despite missing an extended amount of time, the 2016 second-round pick is expected to make Tampa Bay's 53-man roster as a backup wide receiver behind Mike Evans, Chris Godwin and Jalen McMillan. Shepard signed a one-year deal with the Bucs in June after spending the first eight years of his NFL career with the Giants.
AUGUST 22 • ROTOWIRE
Returns to practice Shepard (undisclosed) practiced Tuesday while wearing a black non-contact jersey, Greg Auman of Fox Sports reports.
Impact Shepard's return to the field is good news, but his limited availability should keep him questionable for Friday's game against the Dolphins.
AUGUST 20 • ROTOWIRE
Dealing with undisclosed injury Shepard, who did not play in Saturday's preseason opener against the Bengals, is dealing with an unspecified injury and didn't practice Monday, Scott Smith of the team's official s...
Impact Smith notes the veteran wideout actually began missing practice time in the days leading up to the game versus Cincinnati. Shepard, who was a college teammate of Baker Mayfield, is expected offer veteran depth, although he may realistically serve as no more than a No. 5 receiver given the promising play of both rookie Jalen McMillan and second-year wideout Trey Palmer.
AUGUST 14 • ROTOWIRE
WATCH: Baker Mayfield reconnects with Sterling Shepard at Bucs practice Baker Mayfield and Sterling Shepard are wasting little time getting back on the same page now that they’re reunited with the Bucs
JUNE 27 • USATODAY.COM
Ex-Sooners Baker Mayfield, Sterling Shepard excited to be reunited with Bucs
Baker Mayfield and former Oklahoma teammate Sterling Shepard have reunited in Tampa Bay, where the receiver hopes to revive his career.JUNE 13
Sterling Shepard Brings Versatility to Bucs WR Corps The Buccaneers signed former Giants wide receiver Sterling Shepard, who reunites with Baker Mayfield on the grass at Mandatory Minicamp
JUNE 11 • BUCCANEERS.COM
Todd Bowles on Addition of Sterling Shepard | Press Conference Tampa Bay Buccaneers Head Coach Todd Bowles spoke to the media following Tuesday's mandatory minicamp practice. HC Bowles discussed the star...
JUNE 11 • BUCCANEERS.COM
Sterling Shepard on Reuniting with Baker Mayfield | Press Conference Tampa Bay Buccaneers Wide Receiver Sterling Shepard spoke to the media following Tuesday's mandatory minicamp practice. WR Shepard discussed...
JUNE 11 • BUCCANEERS.COM
