NY Giants injury report: Sterling Shepard to return vs. Washington?
NY Giants WR Sterling Shepard was back on the practice field with his teammates Thursday
The NY Giants offense could be getting a significant boost in Sunday’s game against the Washington Football Team at MetLife Stadium.
Wide receiver Sterling Shepard returned to the practice field for the first time Thursday, since being placed on injured reserve due to turf toe following a Week 2 loss to the Chicago Bears.
Sterling Shepard (far field) doing some light running today not in uniform. Eligible to be designated for return from turf toe IR stint if ready. Still looks like next week at Eagles at earliest. This is first day we have seen him on field at all. #Giants pic.twitter.com/SqtSuNVVFG
— Pat Leonard (@PLeonardNYDN) October 15, 2020
Shepard’s status for Sunday’s game remains uncertain, but getting back on the field is a big step towards being activated off injured reserve. The Giants held Shepard out of Wednesday’s practice, which was a walkthrough, so he could spend one more day working with trainers.
“We’ll see how he’s moving around today and see where that leads into Sunday,” Giants head coach Joe Judge said Thursday afternoon. “But, today will be a decision making day for most of our [injured] guys.”
As of Thursday, Shepard remains on injured reserve, and was not listed on the Giants’ injury report.
Here’s a look at the Giants’ Thursday injury report:
LB Kyler Fackrell (ankle) – Limited
DL Dexter Lawrence (knee) – Limited
DB Jabrill Peppers (ankle) – Limited
WR Darius Slayton (foot) – Limited
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