Shepard is hopeful to have the splint on his left thumb removed next week, Tom Rock of Newsday reports.
Shepard, who is recovering from a fractured thumb, was able to pull in a ball with his right hand during 11-on-11 drills Wednesday and run the length of the field for a score. Though the wideout is obviously limited and sporting a non-contact jersey these days, coach Pat Shurmur is trying to keep Shepard engaged in team activities, with an eye toward getting the 25-year-old ready for Week 1.