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| HT/WT: 5-10, 194 lbs |
| Birthplace: Norman, OK |
| Age: 33 |
| School: Oklahoma |
| Experience: 11 |
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2026 Receiving
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REC
Receptions
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YDS
Receiving Yards
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AVG
Average Yards per Reception
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TD
Receiving Touchdowns
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LNG
Longest Reception
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| Regular Season | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 0 | 3 |
Top Sterling Shepard News
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Sterling Shepard: Back to practice squad
Shepard reverted to the Jets' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.
Shepard was on the field for 17 of the Jets' 32 offensive snaps as the team finished with a time possession of 17:15, and he failed to haul in his lone target from Geno Smith. It was the second time this season that the veteran wide receiver was promoted from the practice squad, and he's eligible for one more elevation before the Jets would be required to sign him to the active roster. Shepard could be brought up for Week 5 against the Browns on Oct. 11 if Adonai Mitchell (finger) is not cleared to play.
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Jets' Sterling Shepard: Elevated ahead of Week 4
The Jets elevated Shepard from their practice squad to their active roster Saturday.
Shepard is set to suit up on game day for the second straight week. Last Sunday in Detroit, the veteran wideout logged a healthy workload of 30 offensive snaps -- third-most among New York wideouts -- and caught his only target for three yards. Shepard could also garner a significant role this Sunday with Adonai Mitchell again ruled out due to a finger injury.
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Jets' Sterling Shepard: Reverts to practice squad
Shepard reverted to the Jets' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.
In his first action of the season, Shepard played 30 of 66 offensive snaps in Sunday's loss to the Lions, though he was targeted just one time. With Adonai Mitchell (finger) battling an injury, Shepard could again be elevated ahead of next Sunday's game against the Bears. He has no fantasy appeal.
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Jets' Sterling Shepard: Elevated for Sunday
The Jets elevated Shepard from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday, Zack Rosenblatt of The Athletic reports.
Shepard is set to suit up as the No. 6 wide receiver for the Jets in Sunday's game against the Lions. The new practice squad face was elevated for a scenario where Adonai Mitchell (finger) is unable to play in Sunday's contest. If Mitchell receives the green light, Shepard may spend his first elevation with the team inactive.
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Sterling Shepard: Gets PS deal with NYJ
The Jets signed Shepard to the practice squad Tuesday, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports.
Shepard failed to make the Texans' 53-man roster at the end of training camp after signing with the team Aug. 21. He'll get a fresh opportunity with the Jets, and he's a candidate to be elevated to the active roster for Week 2 against the Jets if rookie first-rounder Omar Cooper (ankle) is unable to play. Shepard appeared in 13 regular-season games for the Buccaneers in 2025, finishing with a 39-371-1 receiving line on 53 targets while adding four carries for 19 yards.
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Sterling Shepard: Cut loose by Houston
Shepard was released by the Texans on Sunday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
Shepard signed with Houston on Aug. 21 after trying out with the team, but he will now hit the open market again ahead of the 2026 campaign. The 33-year-old had a productive season with the Buccaneers in 2025, securing 39 of 53 targets for 371 yards and a touchdown over 13 regular-season contests while operating in a depth role. The wideout will likely find another suitor, but he hasn't exceeded 400 receiving yards in a season since 2020, making him an unappealing fantasy option.
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Texans' Sterling Shepard: Signing with Houston
Shepard is signing with Houston after trying out with the team Friday, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports.
With Jayden Higgins lost for the season due to a torn ACL, Houston is adding veteran depth at wide receiver in the form of Shepard and Zay Jones. Shepard caught 39 passes for 371 yards and a touchdown across 13 games for the Buccaneers in 2025, but his path to a meaningful role will depend on where he slots into the Texans' receiving mix.
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Buccaneers' Sterling Shepard: Effective in complementary role
Shepard secured 39 of 53 targets for 371 yards and a touchdown while adding four rushes for 19 yards across 13 games during the 2025 regular season.
The veteran posted his highest reception and receiving yard totals since 2020 thanks to the Buccaneers' host of wide-receiver injuries this season. However, Shepard recorded a scant 2-10-0 line on three targets after Week 12, and he wound up not seeing the field at all in the final four games of the campaign. The string of absences likely brings Shepard's tenure in Tampa Bay to a close, as he'll turn 33 in February and will be an unrestricted free agent at the start of the new league year.
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Buccaneers' Sterling Shepard: Healthy scratch for Week 18
Shepard (coach's decision) is inactive for Saturday's game against the Panthers, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports.
Shepard played a key role in the Buccaneers' offense for most of the year, but he will end up missing the final four games of the regular season. That absence has coincided with the returns of Mike Evans and Jalen McMillan from injured reserve, and Shepard will end the 2025 regular season with 39 catches (on 53 targets) for 371 yards and one touchdown while adding four carries for 19 yards across 13 games. The Buccaneers would clinch the NFC South division title with a win Saturday and a Falcons loss to the Saints on Sunday, though Shepard would be unlikely to play in the postseason, barring an injury or absence to Tampa Bay's wide receiver corps.
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Buccaneers' Sterling Shepard: Healthy scratch Week 16
Shepard (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against Carolina, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports.
Shepard had a big role in Tampa Bay's passing game early in the campaign while the team dealt with multiple injuries among its wide-receiver corps. However, the veteran wideout didn't log any offensive snaps last week against Atlanta, which coincided with both Mike Evans and Jalen McMillan returning to action after long absences. Now that the Bucs' wideout room is almost fully healthy, Shepard may not have a role for most contests.
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Buccaneers' Sterling Shepard: Doesn't see field in loss
Shepard didn't log any snaps during the Buccaneers' 29-28 loss to the Falcons on Thursday night.
Shepard was active for the contest, but with Mike Evans and Jalen McMillan available and the rest of the Buccaneers' receiving corps also healthy, the veteran wideout failed to see the field for the first time all season. With Tez Johnson running ahead of Shepard at the moment, the latter is a fantasy non-factor.
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Buccaneers' Sterling Shepard: Non-factor again Sunday
Shepard brought in his only target for five yards in the Buccaneers' 24-20 loss to the Saints on Sunday.
Shepard was held to one catch and single-digit yardage for the second straight game, even though he played 42 snaps (57 percent). However, Baker Mayfield slogged through rainy conditions and completed under 50 percent of his passes while netting just 122 yards, so Shepard's line isn't as alarming within that context. Nevertheless, with the activation of Mike Evans (collarbone, IR) and Jalen McMillan (neck, IR) both appearing imminent, Shepard isn't likely to retain any relevance during the upcoming fantasy playoffs.
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