The Dolphins signed Sheppard to the practice squad Tuesday.
The Packers waived Sheppard on Sunday. The wide receiver cleared waivers and quickly found a job with the Dolphins. Sheppard played in all three preseason contests for the Packers, catching nine balls for 81 yards and two touchdowns.
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Will Sheppard: Cut by Green Bay
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The Packers waived Sheppard on Sunday, Bill Huber of SI.com reports.
Sheppard spent the offseason competing for a depth role after signing a reserve/future contract with the team in January but was unable to earn a roster spot. The 2025 undrafted free agent spent last season on Green Bay's practice squad, where he could return for the upcoming campaign should he clear waivers.
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Will Sheppard: On practice-squad injured list
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Sheppard (undisclosed) was placed on the Packers' practice-squad injured list Wednesday.
Sheppard will be forced to miss the Packers' next four contests, ultimately ending his 2025 season. The 23-year-old rookie did not appear in a single game while on Green Bay's practice squad, and he will have to wait until next season for another opportunity.
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Will Sheppard: Back with Packers on practice squad
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Green Bay signed Sheppard to the practice squad Wednesday.
Sheppard joined the Packers as an undrafted free agent this summer. He didn't make the team's initial 53-man roster but remained with the organization on the practice squad before signing to the active roster last Wednesday. Sheppard didn't end up playing on Thanksgiving against Detroit, and he was subsequently waived before ending up back on the practice squad Wednesday.
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Will Sheppard: Quickly waived by Pack
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The Packers waived Sheppard on Monday.
Sheppard was signed to the active roster ahead of Green Bay's Thanksgiving matchup against the Lions. While he was active for the contest, he did not log a snap. Sheppard is a candidate to rejoin the Packers' practice squad.
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Packers' Will Sheppard: Joins active roster
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The Packers signed Sheppard off their practice squad Wednesday.
The 23-year-old wideout joined the Packers' practice squad in late August and has now been promoted to the active roster. Sheppard has yet to make his NFL debut after tallying 1,305 receiving yards and 14 touchdowns on 95 receptions during his final two collegiate seasons at Vanderbilt and Colorado, respectively. He could play a depth role in the Week 13 matchup against the Lions on Thursday, as Matthew Golden (wrist), Dontayvion Wicks (calf), Savion Williams (foot) and Jayden Reed (foot) are all dealing with injuries.
