Questionable
Injury Achilles
Est. Return 9/11/2022
2021 Receiving Stats
REC
36
YDS
366
TD
1
AVG
10.2
TAR
53
2022 Receiving Projections
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#131.88
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Could return by August
GM Joe Schoen noted Monday that he's hopeful Shepard (Achilles) will be back by August, Jordan Raanan of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Shepard, who tore his Achilles back on Dec. 19, has made good progress in his recovery, per Zack Rosenblatt of The Newark Star-Ledger. That said, the wideout figures to be eased into the training camp/preseason mix by the Giants, with an eye toward giving him a shot to be available for Week 1 action. Prior to his injury, Shepard recorded 36 catches for 366 yards and a TD in seven games, and once he's up to speed, the 29-year-old will look to reestablish his role in a WR corps that also includes Kenny Golladay, Kadarius Toney (shoulder) and Darius Slayton.
Shepard, who tore his Achilles back on Dec. 19, has made good progress in his recovery, per Zack Rosenblatt of The Newark Star-Ledger. That said, the wideout figures to be eased into the training camp/preseason mix by the Giants, with an eye toward giving him a shot to be available for Week 1 action. Prior to his injury, Shepard recorded 36 catches for 366 yards and a TD in seven games, and once he's up to speed, the 29-year-old will look to reestablish his role in a WR corps that also includes Kenny Golladay, Kadarius Toney (shoulder) and Darius Slayton.
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Air Yards Per Game
58.6Air Yards Per Snap
1.25% Team Air Yards
10.3%% Team Targets
9.6%Avg Depth of Target
7.6 YdsCatch Rate
67.9%Drop Rate
9.4%Avg Yds After Catch
3.4% Targeted On Route
21.6%Avg Yds Per Route Run
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Measurables Review
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5' 10"Weight
201 lbs40-Yard Dash
4.48 secShuttle Time
4.35 secCone Drill
7.00 secVertical Jump
41.0 inBroad Jump
123 inBench Press
20 repsHand Length
9.75 inArm Length
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Shepard missed four games early last season with a toe injury, but when healthy put up his usual modest numbers — 7.3 YPT, 66 catches and three touchdowns. At 5-10, 201, Shepard has average size, and his 4.48 40 speed is similarly middle of the road. He’s a good route runner, has reliable hands and will help quarterback Daniel Jones move the chains, but don’t expect downfield plays or much red-zone activity. Shepard is joined by former Lions wide receiver Kenny Golladay this year, though Golladay will run deeper routes and see more red-zone looks, while Shepard operates from the slot and underneath. Of course, the team just drafted a faster and more explosive player in Kadarius Toney for short routes, and Darius Slayton, Evan Engram and Saquon Barkley are still around too, so there are suddenly a lot of mouths to feed in this offense.
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Agrees to restructured contract
Shepard (Achilles) agreed to a restructured contract with the Giants on Thursday, Zack Rosenblatt of The Newark Star-Ledger reports.
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Pay cut being discussed
The Giants have discussed the possibility of Shepard (Achilles) needing to take a pay cut this offseason, Pat Leonard of the New York Daily News reports.
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Heads to IR, done for season
The Giants placed Shepard (Achilles) on injured reserve Monday.
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Suffers torn Achilles
Shepard suffered a torn Achilles' during Sunday's loss to the Cowboys, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports. He finished Sunday's game with two receptions on six targets for 15 yards.
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Cleared for Sunday
Shepard (calf) is active for Sunday's game against the Cowboys.
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