Yardbarker: Lito Sheppard

DB Sheppard itching to help Jets in drive to playoffs

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 19:06:20 -0500

Lito Sheppard longs to be a part of the action again, to prove he can be a trusted defensive presence downfield.

Lito Sheppard anxious to help jets in playoff drive

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 19:06:20 -0500

DB longs to be a part of the action again, to prove he can be a trusted defensive presence downfield.

DB Sheppar anxious to help jets in playoff drive

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 19:06:20 -0500

Lito Sheppard longs to be a part of the action again, to prove he can be a trusted defensive presence downfield.

Gholston Out, Lowery Starts

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 14:31:06 -0500

Just a quick update from today, Vernon Gholston didn't practise for the third straight day, and will be inactive for the game against the Jaguars this weekend. Also Rex said that the team will be starting with Dwight Lowery opposite Revis, but Lito Sheppard will play: "Even though he’s practiced fully, I don’t think Lito’s all the way back yet," Rex Ryan said. "We’ll evaluate and see how much he plays. I think we’ll start Dwight Lowery.&qu...

Gholston misses practice for third straight day

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 13:57:55 -0500

Hey guys, filling in for Rich, who will be on Daily News Live shortly on SNY. Rex Ryan just gave us the injury list update. LB Vernon Gholston (hamstring) is very doubtful to play on Sunday. He did not practice for the third straight day. WR Brad Smith (quad) and DL Shaun Ellis (knee) are listed as probable and are expected to play. Smith may even take over kick-returning duties for Justin Miller as well. CB Lito Sheppard (quad) is also probable but will not start. CB Dwight Lower...

"Serious talk" among the DBs

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 16:01:38 -0500

Earlier this week, the Jets' secondary held what Darrelle Revis described as a "serious talk" about the unit's goals for the second half of the season. The gist of the discussion was this: We need more interceptions. According to Revis, secondary coach Dennis Thurman started the discussion. Revis spoke. So did Kerry Rhodes. And Lito Sheppard. And Jim Leonhard. Basically, the starters. As well as the defense is playing (ranked No. 3 overall), they're not interceptin...

Lito Sheppard to Return Sunday

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 09:00:37 -0500

More photos » by Nick Wass - AP Browse more photos » Lito Sheppard says he's playing against the Jaguars on Sunday. Lito Sheppard was especially giddy when I spoke with him. That's because the starting right cornerback proclaimed this is the week he returns to action, which coincidentally comes against the Jacksonville native's hometown team. "I’m back; I’ll be back this week," he t...

Moore, Clowney, Sheppard practice

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 11:51:56 -0500

Greetings from Florham Park. Here's the early practice report: The three players that didn't practice yesterday - RG Brandon Moore (foot), WR David Clowney (ankle) and CB Lito Sheppard (quad) - are back on the field. They took part in individual and positional drills. We'll see later, when the practice report is released, how much they actually participated. Clowney and Moore will be ready for Sunday. Sheppard is a longshot.

CB Sheppard Limited in Thursday Practice

Fri, 09 Oct 2009 08:50:47 -0500

Jets cornerback Lito Sheppard (quad) was limited in practice on Thursday, according to CBS Sports. Sheppard has missed the Jets’ past two games, but is said to be improving. It sounds about 50/50 as to whether or not he will be active against the Dolphins on Monday.

Eagles Are Losing Value For CB Lito Sheppard

Sun, 25 Jan 2009 22:02:38 -0500

One of the surprising aspects of the Eagles' loss to the Cardinals in the NFC Championship game was how far cornerback Lito Sheppard fell on the...