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1. Oct 3
   The Jets elevated Shepard from their practice squad to their active roster Saturday.

   Shepard is set to suit up on game day for the second straight week. Last Sunday in Detroit, the veteran wideout logged a healthy workload of 30 offensive snaps — third-most among New York wideouts — and caught his only target for three yards. Shepard could also garner a significant role this Sunday due to Adonai Mitchell again being ruled out due to a finger injury.

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2. Sep 29
   Shepard reverted to the Jets' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.

   In his first action of the season, Shepard played 30 of 66 offensive snaps in Sunday's loss to the Lions, turning his only target into a three-yard reception. With Adonai Mitchell (finger) battling an injury, Shepard could again be elevated ahead of next Sunday's game against the Bears. He has no fantasy appeal.

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3. Sep 26
   The Jets elevated Shepard from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday, Zack Rosenblatt of The Athletic reports.

   Shepard is set to suit up as the No. 6 wide receiver for the Jets in Sunday's game against the Lions. The new practice squad face was elevated for a scenario where Adonai Mitchell (finger) is unable to play in Sunday's contest. If Mitchell receives the green light, Shepard may spend his first elevation with the team inactive.

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4. Sep 15
   The Jets signed Shepard to the practice squad Tuesday, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports.

   Shepard failed to make the Texans' 53-man roster at the end of training camp after signing with the team Aug. 21. He'll get a fresh opportunity with the Jets, and he's a candidate to be elevated to the active roster for Week 2 against the Jets if rookie first-rounder Omar Cooper (ankle) is unable to play. Shepard appeared in 13 regular-season games for the Buccaneers in 2025, finishing with a 39-371-1 receiving line on 53 targets while adding four carries for 19 yards.

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5. Aug 30
   Shepard was released by the Texans on Sunday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

   Shepard signed with Houston on Aug. 21 after trying out with the team, but he will now hit the open market again ahead of the 2026 campaign. The 33-year-old had a productive season with the Buccaneers in 2025, securing 39 of 53 targets for 371 yards and a touchdown over 13 regular-season contests while operating in a depth role. The wideout will likely find another suitor, but he hasn't exceeded 400 receiving yards in a season since 2020, making him an unappealing fantasy option.

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Injury reports

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