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NFL News / Athlon Sports / September 17
New York Jets Signing Sterling Shepard Brings Him Back to his Roots
Sterling Shepard knows New Jersey. The newly signed New York Jets receiver spent the largest portion of his NFL career with the New York Giants. “I actually
New York Giants News / New York Giants on SI / September 17
Sterling Shepard Is Back in New York — Just Not With the Giants
Former Giants receiver Sterling Shepard has agreed to join the New York Jets on their practice squad. The deal came after the Jets tried out a handful of players at the position, including Juju Smith-Schuster, whom the Giants released during training camp.
NFL News / Athlon Sports / September 16
New York Jets Sign Ex-Giant Sterling Shepard, Bring Back Tyler Johnson
As many fans of the New York Jets suspected, the team signed a former New York Giants receiver to bolster their depleted receivers. The surprise is that the signed wideout was not Darius Slayton, as many fans thought.
The 'Active NFL catch leaders' quiz
How many of the active NFL players with at least 400 catches in their career can you name in five minutes?
NFL News / NFL on ClutchPoints / September 15
Jets bring longtime Giants WR back to MetLife after Omar Cooper Jr. injury
Sterling Shepard spent the 2016 through 2023 seasons playing his home games at MetLife Stadium. The receiver was drafted in the second round by the New York Giants, whom he spent the first eight seasons of his career with.
Ranking the NFL's backup quarterbacks for the 2026 season
A few trades have rearranged the NFL's backup quarterback ranks, but the dust has mostly settled. From a mix of recent first-round disappointments, aging vets, and young project types, here is how the league's QB2 ranks look for the 2026 season.
NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 15
Jets Signing WR Sterling Shepard To Practice Squad
NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo reports the Jets are signing WR Sterling Shepard to their practice squad. It’s worth noting Jets WR Omar Cooper Jr. is expected to miss some time with an ankle injury.
NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / August 30
Texans Cutting WRs Sterling Shepard & Zay Jones
Aaron Wilson of KPRC reports the Texans are releasing WRs Sterling Shepard and Zay Jones. Shepard, 33, is a former second-round pick of the Giants back in 2016.
NFL News / Field Level Media / August 22
Texans sign WRs Zay Jones, Sterling Shepard
The Houston Texans signed a pair of wide receivers on Saturday, adding Zay Jones and Sterling Shepard on the heels of fellow wideout Jayden Higgins being ruled out for the season with a torn ACL.
NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / August 22
Texans Officially Sign Two, Place LB K.C. Ossai On IR
The Texans announced they have officially signed wide receivers Sterling Shepard and Zay Jones on Saturday. The team also placed LB K.C. Ossai on injured reserve.
25 NFL players who could retire after the 2026 season
NFL stars can't play forever, and retirement is coming sooner than later for some of the league's top players. These 25 players could call it quits following the 2026 season.
NFL News / Pro Football Rumors / August 21
Texans To Sign WRs Zay Jones, Sterling Shepard
Well, that was quick. Minutes after reports of a Texans wide receiver workout surfaced, the team is signing two of the players auditioned. Zay Jones and Sterling Shepard are signing with Houston, NFL.com’s Mike Garafolo and Ian Rapoport report.
NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / August 21
Texans Signing WRs Sterling Shepard & Zay Jones
Update: According to Mike Garafolo, the Texans are signing WRs Sterling Shepard and Zay Jones following Friday’s workout. The Houston Texans officially
NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / July 24
Ravens Worked Out Seven Players Including WR Sterling Shepard
The Baltimore Ravens hosted a group of free agents including veteran WR Sterling Shepard on Friday for tryouts at the start of their training camp. Here’s
NFL News / PewterReport.com / March 10
5 Things About Mike Evans Leaving The Bucs
Scott Reynolds offers up his analysis with five things about Mike Evans’ departure from Tampa Bay. Evans signed a three-year deal with San Francisco worth $42.4 million with $16.3 million in guaranteed money.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Football Analysis / February 24
Buccaneers Pay Sterling Shepard $500K After Replacing Him With 3 Receivers He Trained
One catch and twenty-nine yards. That’s how close Sterling Shepard came to triggering $500,000 in contract incentives with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He didn’t hit the numbers, but they paid him anyway — every dime — after benching him for the final four games so the three young receivers he’d spent months mentoring could take his spot.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Oregon Ducks on SI / October 18
Sterling Shepard Sees NFL Star Potential in Tez Johnson
Former Oregon Ducks wide receiver Tez Johnson had his first touchdown reception as a member of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in their last game against the San Francisco 49ers.
NFL News / Yardbarker / June 18, 2025
Bucs WR compares Bucky Irving to MVP finalist, Super Bowl champion
During a recent chat with Ira Kaufman of JoeBucsFan.com, Sterling Shepard offered high praise for Tampa Bay's current RB1.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Yardbarker / June 17, 2025
Sterling Shepard discusses what Buccaneers gave Baker Mayfield after Browns, Panthers stints
Shepard recently spoke with Ira Kaufman of the JoeBucsFan website about how the Buccaneers helped Mayfield bounce back from the struggles he endured during stints with the Cleveland Browns and Carolina Panthers.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Pro Football Rumors / August 26, 2024
Bucs release veteran WR
Sterling Shepard‘s reunion with Baker Mayfield is on hold.
NFL News / Larry Brown Sports / June 6, 2024
Baker Mayfield reunites with former Oklahoma star teammate
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have signed a player who has caught a lot of passes from Baker Mayfield — just not at the professional level.
College Football News / Yardbarker / June 6, 2024
Baker Mayfield reunites with former favorite Oklahoma target
Baker Mayfield and Sterling Shepard are finally reuniting.
New York Giants News / New York Giants on SI / January 10, 2024
Sterling Shepard Bids Giants Nation a Fond Farewell
Once a Giant, always a Giant. Receiver Sterling Shepard the longest-tenured team member, sent the New York Giants fan base a heartfelt message of appreciation via his Instagram account Tuesday night, two days after playing in his final game with the only NFL team he's ever known.
New York Giants News / Yardbarker / December 22, 2023
Sterling Shepard reflects on likely end to Giants career
Veteran wide receiver Sterling Shepard seems to understand he's in the final weeks of his time serving as an active player for the New York Giants.
New York Giants News / Yardbarker / November 14, 2023
Giants' Sterling Shepard addresses player frustrations amid awful season
Giants veteran wide receiver Sterling Shepard opened up about controversial comments made by safety and team captain Xavier McKinney after New York's 30-6 loss at the Raiders on Nov. 5.
New York Giants News / Yardbarker / September 29, 2023
Giants' Sterling Shepard shares blunt take on role in offense
New York Giants wide receiver Sterling Shepard didn't dance around the issue when asked about his lack of playing time ahead of Monday's home game versus the 2-1 Seattle Seahawks.
New York Giants News / Yardbarker / August 17, 2023
WR Darius Slayton reveals 'heartbeat' of the Giants
New York Giants wide receiver Darius Slayton named fellow receiver Sterling Shepard as one of the club's most important figures heading into the 2023 NFL season.
New York Giants News / Yardbarker / July 31, 2023
Giants' Sterling Shepard talks Super Bowl goal amid latest return
New York Giants wide receiver Sterling Shepard is thinking about a future Super Bowl Sunday amid his recovery from his latest physical setback.
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