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The New York Jets signed former New York Giants receiver Sterling Shepard to their practice squad after rookie Omar Cooper Jr. sustained an ankle sprain during the season opener against the Titans. Shepard, 33 years old and a seven-year veteran with the Giants where he recorded 4,095 yards and 23 touchdowns over 90 games, spent last year in a depth role with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before being cut by the Houston Texans earlier this summer. The article discusses his potential impact on the Jets' receiver corps as they navigate Cooper's injury.
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The New York Jets signed Sterling Shepard to their practice squad after rookie receiver Omar Cooper Jr. suffered an ankle sprain during the team's season-opening game against the Titans on Sunday. Cooper was drafted by the Jets with the No. 30 pick, and is now considered week-to-week for recovery, according to NFL Network. Shepard, who spent his first eight seasons (2016-2023) with the Giants before moving to the Buccaneers in 2024, had 39 receptions last year for 371 yards and one touchdown while playing in 13 games. The Jets' decision comes as they look to maintain their offensive depth after Cooper's injury.
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With rookie receiver Omar Cooper Jr. set to miss time with an ankle sprain, the Jets signed Shepard — a longtime ex-Giant — to the practice squad on Tuesday, according to NFL Network.
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Jets → set → Network
Shepard, a former second-round pick, spent the first eight seasons of his career with the Giants, amassing 4,095 yards and 23 touchdowns in 90 total games with the team.
asserted
Shepard → spend → team
Now 33 years old, Shepard had a depth role the past two seasons with the Buccaneers.
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Shepard → have → Buccaneers
He played in 13 games last year, recording 39 receptions for 371 yards and one touchdown.
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He → play → yards
He was briefly with the Texans in training camp earlier this summer, but was cut not long after.
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He → cut → camp
He is best known as a productive No. 2 receiver for the Giants opposite Odell Beckham Jr. early in both of their careers.
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He → know → careers
Now they’re both back in New York, though Shepard still has a ways to go before potentially seeing any game action at his old stomping grounds in MetLife Stadium.
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Shepard → ’re → Stadium
Cooper, whom the Jets drafted with the No. 30 pick, sprained his ankle during the team’s 23-10 season-opening win over the Titans on Sunday in Tennessee and is considered week-to-week, per NFL Network.
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Jets → draft → Network
Shepard would seemingly have to be elevated over one of them to see the field.
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Shepard → have → field
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