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Packers may have found a sneaky offensive piece in UDFA addition who brings a fresh and much-needed skillset to the group

Right before training camp, the Green Bay Packers made a few roster moves. None of them had the chance to be more impactful than signing undrafted rookie Will Sheppard.

Former Colorado receiver Will Sheppard signs with Green Bay Packers

Sheppard is headed to the Frozen Tundra After a strange couple of months, Will Sheppard officially has a home. The former Colorado wide receiver has put pen to paper, inking a three-year rookie deal with the Green Bay Packers.

Green Bay Packers Sign 5th-Year Senior, Colorado Buffaloes Receiver as Undrafted Free Agent

Green Bay Packers training camp begins tomorrow, July 23, and there will be a new face on the field after their latest transactions. Alongside CFL kicker Mark McNamee, the team brought on 5th-year senior receiver Will Sheppard from the Colorado Buffaloes.

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Green Bay Packers Sign Former Colorado Buffaloes Wideout Will Sheppard

The Green Bay Packers will be entering training camp in a couple of weeks, along with the rest of the National Football League. With training camp just around the corner, the Green Bay Packers are adding more depth on offense to their list of talented players at that position.

Green Bay Packers Sign Colorado Buffaloes Star Receiver

Former Colorado Buffaloes wide receiver Will Sheppard has found an NFL home. Per NFL insider Jordan Schultz, Sheppard is signing with the Green Bay Packers after a whirlwind start to his professional career.

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Packers add intriguing offensive weapon that the NFL forgot to draft right before training camp

The Green Bay Packers are making a move right before training camp starts on Wednesday. On Monday, the team signed former Colorado wide receiver Will Sheppard, who went undrafted.

Report: Packers sign Will Sheppard after failed physical with Tampa Bay

Former Colorado and Vanderbilt receiver Will Sheppard will sign with the Green Bay Packers, according to NFL insider Jordan Schultz. Sheppard had previously signed with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers as an undrafted free agent this offseason but was released from the team on May 9 after he failed a physical.

Report: Packers to sign Colorado receiver

Welcome Will Sheppard, your (reportedly) newest Packer! Entering Monday, the Green Bay Packers had three open roster spots, following the release of two reserve defensive tackles last week.

Packers Sign Six-Touchdown Wide Receiver as Training Camp Opens

The Green Bay Packers have signed former University of Colorado wide receiver Will Sheppard, according to a report from NFL Insider Jordan Schultz. Sheppard, 6-foot-3 and 190 pounds, caught 200 passes for 2,688 yards and six touchdowns across his four seasons at Vanderbilt, before closing out his collegiate career at the University of Colorado.

Former Colorado WR Gets Second Chance in NFL With Denver Broncos

Will Sheppard was expected to make an impact for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. However, the start of his NFL career hit an unexpected snag after reportedly failing a physical. After being released by the team on May 9, he has been looking elsewhere for his next opportunity.

College Football News / Athlon Sports / June 11

Former Colorado Buffaloes Wideout Amongst Trialists at Broncos Minicamp

Rookie wide receiver Will Sheppard has become increasingly familiar with the state of Colorado in the last 12 months. Sheppard, who spent the first four years of his college football career in Nashville with Vanderbilt, transferred to the University of Colorado Boulder and played with the Buffaloes' football team in 2024.

Broncos Bring In Former Colorado WR for Tryout

Former Colorado wide receiver Will Sheppard is among seven players whom the Denver Broncos brought in for tryouts during this week's mandatory minicamp.

Denver Broncos Trying Out Colorado Buffaloes' Will Sheppard At Minicamp

Former Colorado Buffaloes receiver Will Sheppard is attending Denver Broncos minicamp, trying out to make the roster, according to a report from The Denver Post's Luca Evans.

Buccaneers Cut Ties with Will Sheppard After Undrafted Free Agent Fails Physical

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers passed on signing undrafted free agent Will Sheppard, a wide receiver from Colorado, after he didn’t clear the team’s physical exam.

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Will Sheppard no longer with Tampa Bay Buccaneers after failed physical

Will Sheppard was expected to make an impact for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and try to make the final 53-man roster. However, he's still unsigned after reportedly failing a physical, according to FOX Sport Greg Auman. Sheppard played his final college season at Colorado after transferring from Vanderbilt.

Will Sheppard No Longer With Tampa Bay Buccaneers After Failed NFL Physical

The start of former Colorado Buffaloes wide receiver Will Sheppard's NFL career will have to wait a little longer. According to Fox Sports' Greg Auman, Sheppard failed his physical with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and was hence not featured on their announced list of 15 undrafted free-agent signings.

New York Giants Draft Prospect: WR Will Sheppard, Colorado/Vanderbilt

If Colorado receiver Will Sheppard can iron out some of his game's inconsistencies, he could become a viable outside option for a team. A former three-star

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2025 NFL Draft Early Scouting Report: Will Sheppard, Colorado

Will Sheppard was a top target for Vanderbilt from 2021-2023 and has continued his high level of play after transferring to Colorado. Here is a 2025 NFL Draft Early Scouting Report and film analysis.

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Watch: Colorado's Will Sheppard 5-yard touchdown catch vs. Texas Tech

Colorado Buffaloes receiver Will Sheppard displayed incredible athleticism and poise as he reeled in a precise 5-yard touchdown pass from quarterback Shedeur Sanders.

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Colorado Buffaloes Lose Another Piece To NCAA Transfer Portal

Another football player from the Colorado Buffaloes made the move into the transfer portal on Monday. Kendal Stewart, a wide receiver, shared his decision via social media just two days following the team’s spring game.

College Football News / Yardbarker / December 14, 2023

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The Vanderbilt Commodores Lose Their Star Wide Receiver to the Transfer Portal. He Has 1 Year Left of Eligibility.

The Vanderbilt Commodores had another disappointing season in the SEC. They finished last in the SEC East with a 0-8 record in conference games and were 2-10 overall.

College Football News / Auburn Tigers on SI / December 4, 2023

Auburn has offered former Vanderbilt receiver Will Sheppard

Will Sheppard is a wide receiver for the Vanderbilt Commodores who has had an outstanding career in the SEC East. This season, Sheppard had 47 receptions