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Sterling Shepard, a 2nd-round pick in 2016 (No. 40 overall), has played for four clubs since 2020, the last of them the Jets, after an August 2026 stretch with the Texans. Along the way: placed on injured reserve three times; most recently signed to the practice squad as a veteran by the Jets on September 15, 2026.

Draft data: Pro Football Reference

• Tue, Sep 15, 2026Practice Squad VeteranJets
• Sun, Aug 30, 2026Terminated, Vested Veteran, all contractsTexans → free agent
• Sat, Aug 22, 2026Free Agent SigningTexans
• Mon, Mar 24, 2025Unrestricted Free Agent SigningBuccaneers
• Tue, Oct 1, 2024Free Agent SigningBuccaneers
• Thu, Aug 29, 2024Practice Squad VeteranBuccaneers
• Tue, Aug 27, 2024Terminated, Vested Veteran, all contractsBuccaneers → free agent
• Mon, Jun 10, 2024Free Agent SigningBuccaneers
• Wed, Mar 15, 2023Unrestricted Free Agent Signing◆Giants
• Wed, Sep 28, 2022Reserve/InjuredGiants