Shepard (toe) could be a game-time decision for Thursday's matchup with the Eagles, Art Stapleton of The Bergen Record reports.
Because he's still on injured reserve, Shepard isn't listed on the the Giants' injury report this week and doesn't have a designation for Thursday. For practical purposes, it's best to consider him questionable, after the Giants decided Tuesday to designate him for return from IR. The team needs to transfer Shepard to the active roster before 4 p.m. ET on Thursday in order for him to play in the upcoming game, though Stapleton suggests a final decision may not be made until the late afternoon after Shepard goes through a pregame workout. If the veteran receiver ultimately remains sidelined, undrafted rookie Austin Mack will be the likely pick to join Darius Slayton and Golden Tate in three-wide formations. C.J. Board (concussion) has already been ruled out.