Russell Shepard

Russell Shepard

34-Year-Old Wide ReceiverWR
 Free Agent  
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$Signed a one-year, $1.5 million contract with the Giants in April of 2019.
Calls end to playing days
WRFree Agent
September 17, 2020
Shepard announced his retirement Thursday in a post on his personal Instagram account.
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Shepard, who turned 30 years old Thursday, spent seven seasons in the NFL with the Buccaneers, Panthers and Giants after going undrafted out of LSU in 2013. He served as a depth wideout throughout his career, making his biggest statistical splash with the Bucs in 2016, when he hauled in 23 of 40 targets for 341 yards and two touchdowns over 14 games. He was limited to three games in his final professional season in 2019 after a sprained foot resulted in him landing on injured reserve last September.
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Gameday Injuries: Week 4
Gameday Injuries: Week 4
September 29, 2019
September 29, 2019
Juan Carlos Blanco guides you through a Week 4 injury report that features more prominent names facing potential absences and also includes the expected 2019 debut of an elite running back.
Hidden Stat Line: NFL Week 3 Recap
September 24, 2019
Jerry Donabedian checks out Week 3's playing time trends and notes the Patriots are turning to a spread-out offense that bodes well for Josh Gordon and Phillip Dorsett.
Corner Report: Week 3
Corner Report: Week 3
September 20, 2019
September 20, 2019
Nelson Agholor's usage is poised to jump with DeSean Jackson and Alshon Jeffery hurting, but he'll need to be on the top of his game against the Lions corners.
Hidden Stat Line: NFL Week 2 Recap
September 17, 2019
Jerry Donabedian uses an array of statistics to break down all 16 games from Week 2, noting that Tyler Lockett and DK Metcalf both have been effective in very different roles for the Seahawks.
Gameday Injuries: Week 2
Gameday Injuries: Week 2
September 15, 2019
September 15, 2019
With a host of notable names already getting nicked up during Week 1, Juan Carlos Blanco guides you through the early Sunday morning version of an extensive Week 2 injury report.
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Shepard signed on for a second season with the Giants in April, after his debut campaign in the Meadowlands yielded 10 receptions for 188 yards, with both of his touchdown receptions coming between Weeks 13 and 14. He fielded 17.8 percent of the G-Men's offensive snaps in 2018 and appears to be headed towards the No. 5 job in the receiving corps behind Sterling Shepard, Golden Tate, Cody Latimer and Bennie Fowler, but should see elevated playing time in the early going with Tate serving a four-game suspension to kick off the year.
Shepard should have a small role as the team's third or fourth receiver, behind not only Odell Beckham and Sterling Shepard but also tight end Evan Engram and tail back Saquon Barkley. Cody Latimer will also be in the mix.
Mostly a special teams contributor through his first three seasons as a pro, Shepard took advantage of a banged-up Buccaneers supporting cast to finish with career highs in catches (23), targets (40), receiving yards (341) and touchdowns (two) last year. After that production, and in the wake of former Panthers speedster Ted Ginn leaving in free agency, Shepard signed a three-year deal with Carolina this offseason. A target similar to Ginn, albeit with less deep speed, Shepard will likely compete with rookie Curtis Samuel for snaps at slot receiver early on. However, given Samuel's second-round pedigree, it would not be surprising if Shepard eventually falls behind him in the pecking order and ends up filling the depth role Philly Brown occupied in years past.
Shepard was primarily a receiver in name only in 2015, securing only three of 10 targets for 28 yards, along with one touchdown. His primary value was once again realized on special teams, where he tallied 223 snaps and recorded 10 tackles. The wide receiver depth chart is replete with candidates behind starters Mike Evans and Vincent Jackson, including more accomplished pass-catchers Louis Murphy and Adam Humphries. Therefore, Shephard's most likely path to a roster spot in 2016 appears to once again go through special teams, as he would likely be hard-pressed to get many opportunities from scrimmage.
The former LSU standout had an excellent season on special teams in 2014, and should return to the role this year. Shepard played quarterback in high school and spent time at running back and receiver in college, but it hasn’t translated to a prominent role in the pros. While the third-year wideout played 154 offensive snaps in 2014, he collected just four passes on eight targets for 63 yards. He continues to work at learning the nuances of being a receiver, and his versatility is an asset, but his future likely remains tied to his value on special teams.
Will aim to reprise his special teams role in 2014 with the Bucs if he can make the cut.
Shepard is a former blue chip recruit who never panned out at LSU. He arrived as a quarterback but bounced between receiver and running specialist roles, never firmly defining himself as any one position, and excelling at none. He has good size (6-foot-1, 200 pounds) and a good amount of experience as a runner, so Shepard's versatility could earn him a roster spot.
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Minimal usage before injury in 2019
WRNew York Giants
Foot
February 4, 2020
Shepard (foot) caught three of eight targets for 25 yards over three games in 2019.
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Could return from IR
WRNew York Giants
Foot
November 25, 2019
Coach Pat Shurmur said Shepard (foot) may return from injured reserve with Golden Tate suffering a concussion during Sunday's loss to the Bears, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.
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Lands on injured reserve
WRNew York Giants
Foot
September 26, 2019
The Giants placed Shepard (foot) on injured reserve Wednesday, Michael Elsen of the team's official site reports.
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Still not practicing
WRNew York Giants
Foot
September 26, 2019
Shepard (foot) is not practicing Thursday, Dan Duggan of The Athletic reports.
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Absent from practice
WRNew York Giants
Foot
September 25, 2019
Shepard (foot) is not practicing Wednesday, Ralph Vacchiano of SportsNet New York reports.
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