All it took was a chance. After veteran wide receiver Sterling Shepard had some big moments and impressed on Sunday against the Eagles, the Bucs signed him to the 53-man roster Tuesday afternoon.
All it took was a chance. After veteran wide receiver Sterling Shepard had some big moments and impressed on Sunday against the Eagles, the Bucs signed him to the 53-man roster Tuesday afternoon.
Wide receiver Sterling Shepard is the newest addition to the team, having signed with the Bucs last week. Shepard is thrilled to be reunited with quarterback Baker Mayfield, but in terms of getting used to the team – and the Florida weather in the summertime – there will still be an adjustment period for him.
New Bucs wide receiver Sterling Shepard wasn’t expecting to get a call from Tampa Bay during this offseason. And if it wasn’t for quarterback and former Oklahoma teammate Baker Mayfield, it may not have happened.