Jets Sign Veteran Receiver Sterling Shepard to Practice Squad

The New York Jets have signed veteran wide receiver Sterling Shepard to their practice squad. This move was reported by Mike Garafolo of NFL Network.

Shepard, who is 33 years old, was most recently with the Houston Texans during training camp. In 2025, he played 13 games for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, recording 39 receptions for 371 yards and one touchdown.

Shepard is familiar with MetLife Stadium, having spent his first eight seasons with the New York Giants, where he accumulated 72 receptions for 4,095 yards and 23 touchdowns.