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The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have signed former New York Giants wide receiver Sterling Shepard to a one-year deal, reuniting him with former Oklahoma Sooners quarterback Baker Mayfield. Shepard, who has struggled with injuries in recent years, had his most productive seasons early in his career with the Giants. The Bucs also signed former Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Cody Thompson.
Veteran wide receiver Sterling Shepard, after eight seasons with the Giants, has signed with the Buccaneers, reuniting with quarterback Baker Mayfield, his former teammate at Oklahoma. Despite a lackluster performance last year, Shepard will compete for a roster spot in Tampa Bay.
After a victory over the Philadelphia Eagles, the New York Giants' "Kudos & Wet Willies" column is filled with praise for players like Sterling Shepard, Tyrod Taylor, and Wink Martindale. The Giants' victory was highlighted by standout performances from various players, including Sterling Shepard, Tyrod Taylor, Xavier McKinney, and Azeez Ojulari. The column also includes a humorous note about the Los Angeles Chargers affecting the Giants' draft position.
New York Giants' wide receiver Sterling Shepard, who likely played his final NFL game on Sunday, expressed gratitude towards the organization and coach Brian Daboll for giving him the opportunity to return from career-threatening injuries. Shepard's teammates also praised his resilience, leadership, and positive energy, highlighting his impact on and off the field throughout his career. Despite battling injuries and limited playing time, Shepard's dedication and contributions were celebrated as he moved into fifth place on the franchise's all-time receptions list during the game.
New York Giants wide receiver Sterling Shepard returned to practice after being activated from the physically unable to perform list, feeling great in his first practice since tearing his ACL last September. Shepard, who has struggled with injuries in recent years, plans to approach his recovery differently this time and be more patient. The Giants will bring him along slowly, limiting his reps. Shepard's spot on the roster is not guaranteed, as the team has added several wide receivers this offseason.
The New York Giants have placed six players, including wide receivers Sterling Shepard and Wan'Dale Robinson, on the physically unable to perform (PUP) list ahead of their first training camp practice. Five of the players tore ACLs while playing for the Giants last season, while the sixth player, defensive tackle A'Shawn Robinson, suffered a meniscus tear while playing for the Los Angeles Rams. Additionally, wide receiver Jamison Crowder will be sidelined with a non-football injury, and defensive tackle Vernon Butler was placed on the reserve/did not report list.
The New York Giants have entered Phase 3 of their offseason program, the OTAs, and there are several storylines to watch. One of them is whether there will be a high number of players in red jerseys due to injuries. Another is how the Giants are aligning new tight end Darren Waller and using new wide receivers Parris Campbell and Jalin Hyatt. It will also be enlightening to see how the first-year players are being used and whether they look comfortable or overwhelmed while mixing in with the veteran players. These workouts are voluntary, and the remaining OTA schedule runs until June 9th.
Daniel Jones saw significant gains in his rankings in the analytics fields, finishing 13th in expected points added (EPA)/play and 5th in Kevin Cole's adjusted quarterback EPA/play numbers. The Giants have installed new field turf at MetLife Stadium and continue to scout offensive prospects for the 2023 NFL Draft. Giants' co-owner John Mara praised head coach Brian Daboll but warned that in the NFL, "it doesn't take long to go from Bono to Bozo." The Giants hope to keep Sterling Shepard in a "long-term" role. Free agent signee Bobby Okereke is spotlighted as one player to breakout this year. Football Outsiders considers Saquon Barkley to be one of the most overvalued players in a 2023 fantasy football draft.