The New York Jets add veteran wide receiver Sterling Shepard to their practice squad. Multiple outlets report the team is signing the former New York Giants pass catcher as it navigates depth issues at wide receiver.
The move comes as injuries affect the Jets’ wide receiver group. Yahoo Sports notes that rookie Omar Cooper Jr. suffers an ankle injury that is expected to keep him out, with NFL Network reporting an ankle sprain and describing the MRI results as positive. This context frames Shepard’s addition as a reinforcement option for the team while it evaluates injured players.
Across the reports, the common details are that Shepard is joining the Jets’ practice squad and that his previous NFL tenure includes eight seasons with the Giants. The coverage focuses on roster timing and the immediate need created by current injuries, without indicating any change to Shepard’s role beyond practice-squad duties.
