Veteran WR Sterling Shepard Signs With Jets Practice Squad

Former New York Giants wide receiver Sterling Shepard has signed a contract with the New York Jets to join their practice squad, sources confirmed Tuesday. The 33-year-old player previously spent his first eight seasons in New Jersey before joining the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for two years. His move follows an injury to rookie Omar Cooper Jr., who is expected to miss several weeks due to an ankle sprain sustained during the season opener against Tennessee. Shepard brings significant experience, having accumulated over 4,800 career receiving yards and previously securing a four-year extension with the Giants ahead of the 2019 season. Reports indicate he will fill depth roles alongside JuJu Smith-Schuster while Cooper recovers.