EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. – Exactly four weeks after his teammates participated in their first training camp practice, Sterling Shepard joined them on the field for his 2022 debut. That meant Shepard could finally wear his white No. 3 jersey and not the stay-away-from-him red shirt worn by players who are rehabbing injuries and not practicing.
"We had to burn that joint," Shepard said with a laugh. "I don't ever want to see it again."
That's understandable, because the Giants' seven-year veteran had been the receiver in red since the first spring workouts. But Shepard passed his physical this morning and soon put on his pads and helmet for the first time since tearing his Achilles tendon last December. He was as ecstatic as he's ever been running routes in a late August workout.
"This is my happy place," Shepard said. "When I'm not out there and able to be with my guys, it's stressful. I've been itching, itching at the bit to get out there with the guys."
Shepard was injured with less than two minutes remaining in the Giants' loss to Dallas in MetLife Stadium on Dec. 19. He was placed on the active/physically unable to perform list when training camp opened. Though he was officially on the roster, Shepard was prohibited from practice and was limited to rehabilitating and running routes on a side field.
Today, he took part in individual position, offensive and full team drills.
"Felt great just being back on the field," Shepard said. "I mean, it's a blessing. Especially when you go through an injury like that and you've been on the sidelines for so long watching those guys get after it, you got to take every day and cherish them. Because you never know when you have to sit out that long. I was just blessed to be out there and happy to be out there with my guys."
Shepard doesn't know if he will play in the Giants' preseason finale Sunday afternoon against the Jets. He hopes to be ready for the Sept. 11 regular-season opener at Tennessee, but his availability will be determined by the Giants' medical staff.
"That's what I'm pushing for," Shepard said. "That's what I've worked my tail off for, but I'm hoping that's the case. I just got to keep doing my thing day-by-day, and we'll see what happens.
"I'm just listening to the guys and telling, asking them, just listening to them and whatever they tell me to do, and wherever they see me progressing, that's what I'm going to go with. I'll listen to the trainers, and (senior vice president medical services/head athletic trainer) Ronnie (Barnes) and those guys. They know best."
Coach Brian Daboll will not give Shepard an onerous workload right away.
"I think we'll just ramp it up," Daboll said prior to practice. "Take it day-by-day. See where he's at after today with some of the stuff we ask him to do. But he's rehabbed well. He's done a good job. So, it will be good to get him back out here. He's a good player for us."
"Obviously, this is my first day back, and it was a full pad practice," Shepard said. "I haven't had on pads since I got hurt. It was kind of tough being thrown in the fire with the pads on, but I just got to kind of take it day-by-day, limited contact. Some of the team reps, they're throwing me in slowly. But I work my way up and get my conditioning and my wind up. I've been playing this game since I was six years old, so kind of know what it looks like."
At one point in practice, Shepard motioned left, stopped and ran to the right and then reversed direction again.
"That was like a suicide (drill)," Shepard said. "I ain't going to lie. I was tired today. It was tough today, but we got through it. Looking forward to tomorrow.
"All that running on the side doesn't really compare to being out there at practice and actually going through drills and going through team (situations)."
Shepard's return does not put the wide receiver group at full strength. Kadarius Toney was in pads today but did not participate in team drills. Darius Slayton worked on the side. Neither played in Sunday night's 25-22 victory against Cincinnati. Collin Johnson, who had an outstanding camp, tore his Achilles tendon in practice today and was placed on injured reserve.
Shepard will provide an infusion of talent and experience.
"He's been a good player," Daboll said. "I think he can do a wide variety of things. Good route runner. Got quickness. Intelligence. Can read zone. Read man. Understands the coverages. Has a lot of experience. Played multiple roles. So, I'm excited to get out here and work with him."
Shepard, a 2016 second-round draft choice, is the longest-tenured Giant by two years (Saquon Barkley and Nick Gates arrived in 2018). He is one of the most productive receivers in franchise history. His 349 catches place him eighth all-time, 18 behind Frank Gifford. Shepard is 17th on the Giants' career list with 3,884 receiving yards. With 21 touchdown receptions, he is tied with Stephen Baker for 21st in Giants history. Shepard's 10 100-yard games are tied for the ninth-most on the team's all-time list with Plaxico Burress and Lionel Manuel.
Most of that production occurred when Shepard lined up in the slot. But Daboll believes Shepard's versatility can be an asset.
"I think he really can play any spot we need him to play watching him on tape," Daboll said. "He's been productive inside. He can run stuff outside. He has an ability to create separation, which helps the quarterback. Again, he's a veteran that's played some football, has a good rapport with (quarterback) Daniel (jones). It'll be good to just throw him in the mix. Told him he's going to have to learn a lot of spots."
Shepard will happily do whatever he is asked. Injuries limited him to just seven games last season, when he had career-low totals of 36 receptions, 366 yards and one touchdown. Shepard is eager not only to have a big year, but to enjoy playing the game and interacting with his teammates.
"I love this place," Shepard said. "I love everybody in this building. I've been here for seven years now, and it's been a blessing just being here. You hear stories about other places around the league, and there's no place like here. And this is where I wanted to be. This is where I want my family to be, and I'm glad we could make it work.
"My number one focus is getting this team on the right track. It's been a while since I won games, so that's my number one goal is to get this team and to get this franchise back to where we're supposed to be. … I'm going to do my best to stay back, stay out there with my guys. I mean, I love the game and I love being around them. That's one of my favorite things in the world besides my kids and my family – being out here playing with those guys. So, I'm just going to cherish every day."
*Daboll said the Giants "could" still sign a kicker this week in response to Graham Gano suffering a concussion against Cincinnati.
"But if he's ready to go toward the end of the week, we probably won't, obviously," Daboll said.
*Several players who did not suit up for the Bengals game returned to practice in various degrees of participation. They included running backs Matt Breida and Gary Brightwell; offensive linemen Jon Feliciano, Joshua Ezeudu, Jamil Douglas and Ben Bredeson; defensive lineman Leonard Williams; and defensive back Cor'Dale Flott.
*The Giants will host the Jets for a joint practice tomorrow.
*The Giants terminated the contract of wide receiver Robert Foster (hamstring) with an injury settlement. Foster was placed on injured reserve last Friday. He was signed by the Giants on March 14. Foster caught 32 passes in 30 games for Buffalo and Washington from 2018-20.
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New York Giants wide receiver Sterling Shepard (3) celebrates a touchdown catch during a week 1 football game against the Tennessee Titans on Sunday September 11, 2022 in Nashville, Tennesse (Evan Pinkus/NY Giants)
New York Giants wide receiver Sterling Shepard (3) catches a touchdown pass during a week 1 football game against the Tennessee Titans on Sunday September 11, 2022 in Nashville, Tennesse (Evan Pinkus/NY Giants)
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New York Giants wide receiver Sterling Shepard (3) before a football game against the Carolina Panthers on Sunday September 18, 2022 in East Rutherford, New Jersey (Evan Pinkus/NY Giants)
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New York Giants wide receiver Sterling Shepard (3) makes a catch during a week 2 Thursday Night football game against the Washington Football Team on Thursday September 16th, 2021 in Landover, Maryland.
New York Giants wide receiver Sterling Shepard (3) runs the ball during the first quarter of an NFL football game against the Washington Football Team, Thursday, Sept. 16, 2021, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Terrance Williams)
New York Giants wide receiver Sterling Shepard (87) catches a pass against the San Francisco 49ers during the first half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Nov. 12, 2017. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)
New York Giants wide receiver Sterling Shepard (3) celebrates against against the Washington Football Team during an NFL game, Thursday, Sep. 16, 2021, in Landover, Md. Washington beat the Giants 30-29. (Cooper Neill via AP)
New York Giants wide receiver Sterling Shepard (87) runs with the ball as Los Angeles Chargers free safety Tre Boston (33) defends during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 8, 2017, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants wide receiver Sterling Shepard (3) celebrates during an NFL football game against the Washington Football Team, Thursday, Sept. 16, 2021, in Landover, Md. Washington won 30-29. (Aaron M. Sprecher via AP)
New York Giants wide receiver Sterling Shepard (3) during a week 1 game against the Denver Broncos on September 12th, 2021 in East Rutherford, New Jersey
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New York Giants wide receiver Sterling Shepard takes the field prior to an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Sunday, Oct. 8, 2017, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
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New York Giants wide receiver Sterling Shepard (87) catches a pass in the end zone for a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Dec. 4, 2016. The Steelers won 24-14. (AP Photo/Don Wright)
New York Giants wide receiver Sterling Shepard (3) makes a catch during a week 2 Thursday Night football game against the Washington Football Team on Thursday September 16, 2021 in Landover, Md The Washington Football Team beat the New York Giants 30-29. (Evan Pinkus via AP)
New York Giants wide receiver Sterling Shepard (3) during a preseason game against the New England Patriots on Sunday August 29th, 2021 in East Rutherford, New Jersey
New York Giants wide receiver Sterling Shepard (87) scores a touchdown against the Cincinnati Bengals during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game, Monday, Nov. 14, 2016, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
New York Giants wide receiver Sterling Shepard works out during NFL football practice, Wednesday, Dec. 28, 2016, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
New York Giants wide receiver Sterling Shepard plays during the first half of a preseason NFL football game against the New York Jets Saturday, Aug. 26, 2017, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
New York Giants wide receiver Sterling Shepard (87) touches the Giants Pride sign before leaving the locker room for a NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles Sunday September 24, 2017 in Philadelphia. (Evan Pinkus via AP)
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New York Giants wide receiver Sterling Shepard (87) during a week 13 regular season game against the Green Bay Packers at MetLife Stadium on Sunday December 1st, 2019 in East Rutherford, New Jersey
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New York Giants WR Sterling Shepard (87) during a week 5 game against the Minnesota Vikings at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ
New York Giants wide receiver Sterling Shepard works out during the team's NFL football organized team activities, Tuesday, May 29, 2018, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
New York Giants wide receiver Sterling Shepard (87) runs the ball against the Dallas Cowboys during the second quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 10, 2017, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
New York Giants wide receiver Sterling Shepard (87) during an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, Dec. 24, 2017, in Glendale, Ariz. The Cardinals won 23-0. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
New York Giants wide receiver Sterling Shepard (87) at preseason week 1 game against the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ
New York Giants WR Sterling Shepard (87) during a regular season week 3 game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James in Tampa, FL.
New York Giants wide receiver Sterling Shepard (87) tries to break a tackle by New York Jets linebacker Darron Lee (58) during the second quarter of a preseason NFL football game, Friday, Aug. 24, 2018, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
New York Giants wide receiver Sterling Shepard (87) catches a pass during the second half of an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens Sunday, Oct. 16, 2016, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
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New York Giants wide receiver Sterling Shepard (87) makes a catch against the Minnesota Vikings during the second quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
New York Giants wide receiver Sterling Shepard (87) holds on to the ball as he gets past Miami Dolphins defensive back Nik Needham (40) in the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
New York Giants' Darius Slayton, right, and Sterling Shepard celebrate after a touchdown by Slayton during the first half of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Monday, Dec. 9, 2019, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
New York Giants wide receiver Sterling Shepard (87) reacts to a play in the first half of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Dec. 29, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
New York Giants wide receiver Sterling Shepard (87) and Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Rasul Douglas (32) collide in the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 29, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
New York Giants wide receiver Sterling Shepard runs during an NFL football game against the Washington Redskins, Sunday, Dec. 22, 2019, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Mark Tenally)
New York Giants wide receiver Sterling Shepard (87) leaps out of bounds just short of the end zone against the Miami Dolphins during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
New York Giants wide receiver Sterling Shepard (87) moves off the line of scrimmage against Miami Dolphins cornerback Jomal Wiltz (33) NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
New York Giants wide receiver Sterling Shepard (87) and running back Saquon Barkley (26) celebrate Barkley's touchdown catch on a pass from quarterback Daniel Jones, not visible, during the first half of an NFL football game against the Washington Redskins, Sunday, Dec. 22, 2019, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
New York Giants wide receiver Sterling Shepard (87) celebrates after scoring a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers, Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. The Green Bay Packers won 31-13. (AP Photo/Steve Luciano)
New York Giants' Sterling Shepard (87) celebrates his touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers, Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
New York Giants' Sterling Shepard, left, scores a touchdown in front of Green Bay Packers' Kevin King during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
New York Giants wide receiver Sterling Shepard (87) celebrates with quarterback Daniel Jones (8) after Shepard scored a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers, Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants wide receiver Sterling Shepard (87) celebrates after scoring a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers, Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. The Green Bay Packers won 31-13. (AP Photo/Steve Luciano)
New York Giants wide receiver Sterling Shepard (87) celebrates his touchdown against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers with wide receiver Russell Shepard during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 22, 2019, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Mark LoMoglio)
FILE - In this Oct. 6, 2019, file photo, New York Giants wide receiver Sterling Shepard warms up before an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings in East Rutherford, N.J. The Giants have placed Shepard back in the concussion protocol, ruling him out of their game against Dallas on Monday, Nov. 4, 2019. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger, File)
New York Giants wide receiver Sterling Shepard (87) tries to break the tackle of Chicago Bears strong safety Ha Ha Clinton-Dix (21) during the first half of an NFL football game in Chicago, Sunday, Nov. 24, 2019. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
New York Giants wide receiver Sterling Shepard (87) comes down just outside the end zone against the Minnesota Vikings during the third quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
New York Giants wide receiver Sterling Shepard works out during NFL football practice, Wednesday, Dec. 28, 2016, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
New York Giants wide receiver Sterling Shepard (87) in action against the Chicago Bears during an NFL football game on Sunday, Dec. 2, 2018, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Rich Schultz)
Dallas Cowboys free safety Xavier Woods (25) defends as New York Giants wide receiver Sterling Shepard (87) looks for running room after catching a pass during a NFL football game in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Sept. 8, 2019. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)
New York Giants' Sterling Shepard runs with the ball during the second half of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Nov. 25, 2018, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Michael Perez)
FILE - In this Dec. 23, 2018, file photo, New York Giants wide receiver Sterling Shepard (87) makes a catch as Indianapolis Colts free safety Malik Hooker (29) defends during the first half of an NFL football game in Indianapolis. The Giants have signed Shepard to a four-year contract extension, the team announced Friday, April 12, 2019. (AP Photo/AJ Mast, File)
New York Giants wide receiver Sterling Shepard (87) in action against the Chicago Bears during an NFL football game on Sunday, Dec. 2, 2018, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Rich Schultz)
New York Giants wide receiver Sterling Shepard (87) makes a catch over Indianapolis Colts cornerback Quincy Wilson (31) during the first half of an NFL football game in Indianapolis, Sunday, Dec. 23, 2018. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
New York Giants wide receiver Sterling Shepard (87) tries to get past Indianapolis Colts outside linebacker Matthew Adams (49) during the first half of an NFL football game in Indianapolis, Sunday, Dec. 23, 2018. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
New York Giants wide receiver Sterling Shepard (87) make sa catch over Indianapolis Colts cornerback Quincy Wilson (31) during the first half of an NFL football game in Indianapolis, Sunday, Dec. 23, 2018. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
New York Giants' Sterling Shepard (87) evades Tampa Bay Buccaneers defenders during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 18, 2018, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants' Sterling Shepard, front, makes a catch in front of New Orleans Saints' Ken Crawley during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 30, 2018, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
New York Giants wide receiver Sterling Shepard (87) in action against the Washington Redskins during an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 28, 2018, in East Rutherford, N.J. The Redskins won 20-13. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
New York Giants' Sterling Shepard, left, scores a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints, Sunday, Sept. 30, 2018, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
New York Giants wide receiver Sterling Shepard (87) runs with ball as Houston Texans defensive back Aaron Colvin (22) defends during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 23, 2018, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)
New York Giants wide receiver Sterling Shepard (87) celebrates after scoring a touchdown catch on a pass from quarterback Eli Manning, not pictured, during the first half of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Dec. 17, 2017, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants wide receiver Sterling Shepard (87) tries to break a tackle by New York Jets linebacker Darron Lee (58) during the second quarter of a preseason NFL football game, Friday, Aug. 24, 2018, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
New York Giants wide receiver Sterling Shepard (87) during an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, Dec. 24, 2017, in Glendale, Ariz. The Cardinals won 23-0. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Los Angeles Rams' Marqui Christian (41) closes in on New York Giants' Sterling Shepard (87) during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 5, 2017, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants wide receiver Sterling Shepard runs for a touchdown on a pass form quarterback Eli Manning, not pictured, during the first half of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Dec. 17, 2017, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
New York Giants wide receiver Sterling Shepard (87) runs the ball against the Dallas Cowboys during the second quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 10, 2017, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
New York Giants wide receiver Sterling Shepard (87) runs the ball against the Dallas Cowboys during the second quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 10, 2017, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
New York Giants wide receiver Sterling Shepard during an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ, Sunday, Dec. 10, 2017. (Winslow Townson/AP Images for Panini)
New York Giants wide receiver Sterling Shepard (87) runs past San Francisco 49ers defensive back Leon Hall (20) during the second half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Nov. 12, 2017. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
New York Giants wide receiver Sterling Shepard (87) runs against the San Francisco 49ers during an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Nov. 12, 2017. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
New York Giants wide receiver Sterling Shepard (87) runs past San Francisco 49ers defensive back Leon Hall (20) during the second half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Nov. 12, 2017. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Los Angeles Rams' Nickell Robey-Coleman tackles New York Giants' Sterling Shepard (87) during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 5, 2017, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Detroit Lions defensive back Asa Jackson (30) tackles New York Giants' Sterling Shepard (87) after he catches a pass for a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 18, 2016, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants wide receiver Sterling Shepard (87) makes a pass reception against Green Bay Packers strong safety Micah Hyde (33) during the first half of an NFC wild-card NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 8, 2017, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Matt Ludtke)
New York Giants wide receiver Sterling Shepard (87) dives past Detroit Lions defensive back Asa Jackson and Rafael Bush (31) during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 18, 2016, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
New York Giants wide receiver Sterling Shepard (87) attempts to get by Los Angeles Chargers free safety Tre Boston (33) defends during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 8, 2017, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants wide receiver Sterling Shepard (87) before a week 8 regular season Monday Night football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at MetLife Stadium on November 2nd, 2020 in East Rutherford, New Jersey
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New York Giants wide receiver Sterling Shepard (87) during a week 15 regular season football game against the Cleveland Browns at MetLife Stadium on December 20th, 2020 in East Rutherford, New Jersey
Denver Broncos' Ronald Darby (21) tackles New York Giants' Sterling Shepard (3) as Shepard scores a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 12, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
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New York Giants wide receiver Sterling Shepard (3) during a week 1 game against the Denver Broncos on September 12th, 2021 in East Rutherford, New Jersey
New York Giants wide receiver Sterling Shepard (3) during a week 2 Thursday Night football game against the Washington Football Team on Thursday September 16th, 2021 in Landover, Maryland.
New York Giants wide receiver Sterling Shepard (3) during a week 1 game against the Denver Broncos on September 12th, 2021 in East Rutherford, New Jersey
New York Giants wide receiver Sterling Shepard (3) evades a tackle from Denver Broncos cornerback Pat Surtain II (2) during an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 12, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Steve Luciano)
New York Giants wide receiver Sterling Shepard (3) during a week 1 game against the Denver Broncos on September 12th, 2021 in East Rutherford, New Jersey
New York Giants wide receiver Sterling Shepard (3) prepares for the snap during an NFL game against the Atlanta Falcons, Sunday, Sept. 26, 2021, in East Rutherford, NJ. The Falcons defeated the Giants 17-14. (Al Tielemans via AP)
New York Giants wide receiver Sterling Shepard (3) signals first down during a week 2 Thursday Night football game against the Washington Football Team on Thursday September 16, 2021 in Landover, Md The Washington Football Team beat the New York Giants 30-29. (Evan Pinkus via AP)
New York Giants' Sterling Shepard runs a route during the first half of an NFL football game Los Angeles Rams, Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/John Munson)
New York Giants' Sterling Shepard runs a route during the second half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams, Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
New York Giants wide receiver Sterling Shepard (3) celebrates during an NFL football game against the Washington Football Team, Thursday, Sept. 16, 2021, in Landover, Md. Washington won 30-29. (Aaron M. Sprecher via AP)
New York Giants wide receiver Sterling Shepard (3) during a week 1 football game against the Denver Broncos on Sunday September 12, 2021 in East Rutherford, N.J. The Denver Broncos won 27-13. (Evan Pinkus via AP)
New York Giants wide receiver Sterling Shepard (3) runs with the ball during an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos, Sunday, Sept. 12, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. The Denver Broncos won 27-13. (AP Photo/Steve Luciano)
New York Giants wide receiver Sterling Shepard (3) before a football game against the Carolina Panthers on Sunday September 18, 2022 in East Rutherford, New Jersey (Evan Pinkus/NY Giants)
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New York Giants wide receiver Sterling Shepard (3) during a football game against the Carolina Panthers on Sunday September 18, 2022 in East Rutherford, New Jersey (Evan Pinkus/NY Giants)
New York Giants wide receiver Sterling Shepard (3) during a football game against the Carolina Panthers on Sunday September 18, 2022 in East Rutherford, New Jersey (Evan Pinkus/NY Giants)
New York Giants wide receiver Sterling Shepard (3) catches a touchdown pass during a week 1 football game against the Tennessee Titans on Sunday September 11, 2022 in Nashville, Tennesse (Evan Pinkus/NY Giants)
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New York Giants wide receiver Sterling Shepard (3) catches a touchdown pass during a week 1 football game against the Tennessee Titans on Sunday September 11, 2022 in Nashville, Tennesse (Evan Pinkus/NY Giants)
New York Giants wide receiver Sterling Shepard (3) celebrates a touchdown catch during a week 1 football game against the Tennessee Titans on Sunday September 11, 2022 in Nashville, Tennesse (Evan Pinkus/NY Giants)
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New York Giants wide receiver Sterling Shepard (3) during a week 11 NFL football game against the Washington Commanders, Sunday, November 19, 2023 in Landover, Maryland. (Evan Pinkus / New York Giants)
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New York Giants wide receiver Sterling Shepard (3) during an week 2 NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, September 17, 2023 in Glendale, Arizona (Evan Pinkus / New York Giants)
New York Giants wide receiver Sterling Shepard (3) during a week 7 NFL football game against the Washington Commanders, Sunday, October 22, 2023 in East Rutherford, New Jersey (Evan Pinkus / New York Giants)
New York Giants wide receiver Sterling Shepard (3) during a week 7 NFL football game against the Washington Commanders, Sunday, October 22, 2023 in East Rutherford, New Jersey (Evan Pinkus / New York Giants)
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New York Giants wide receiver Sterling Shepard (3) during an week 1 NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys, Sunday, September 10, 2023 in East Rutherford, NJ. (Evan Pinkus / New York Giants)
New York Giants wide receiver Sterling Shepard (3) gets introduced before a week 12 NFL football game against the New England Patriots, Sunday, November 28, 2023 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Evan Pinkus / New York Giants)
New York Giants wide receiver Sterling Shepard (3) during a week 5 NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, October 8, 2023 in Miami, Florida (Evan Pinkus / New York Giants)
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New York Giants wide receiver Sterling Shepard (3) during a week 7 NFL football game against the Washington Commanders, Sunday, October 22, 2023 in East Rutherford, New Jersey (Evan Pinkus / New York Giants)
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WR Sterling Shepard (3)
WR Sterling Shepard (3)
New York Giants wide receiver Sterling Shepard (3) celebrates a touchdown by Saquon Barkley (26) during a Monday Night football game against the Dallas Cowboys on Monday September 26, 2022 in East Rutherford, New Jersey (Evan Pinkus/NY Giants)
WR Sterling Shepard (3)
WR Sterling Shepard (3)
CB Darnay Holmes (30), WR Sterling Shepard (3)
WR Sterling Shepard (3), Victor Cruz
WR Sterling Shepard (3)
WR Sterling Shepard (3)
WR Sterling Shepard (3)
