Sterling Shepard news
The gist
The Jets elevated WR Sterling Shepard from the practice squad for Week 3 against the Lions.
The 33-year-old veteran gets a chance because New York's receiver room is depleted.
How it unfolded
- 2016Shepard was a second-round pick of the Giants and played eight seasons with New York (2016-23).
- 2024 -25He played two seasons with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, catching 39 passes for 371 yards and one touchdown in 13 games in 2025.
- 2026 offseasonShepard signed with the Texans during camp but didn't make the 53-man roster.