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4 Injury concerns for the NY Giants with Week 1 almost here

By Michael Kelleher

New York Giants rookie linebacker Kayvon Thibodeaux (5) on the first day of training camp at Quest Diagnostics Training Center in East Rutherford on Wednesday, July 27, 2022.Nfl Giants Training Camp
New York Giants rookie linebacker Kayvon Thibodeaux (5) on the first day of training camp at Quest Diagnostics Training Center in East Rutherford on Wednesday, July 27, 2022.Nfl Giants Training Camp /
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EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY – OCTOBER 17: (NEW YORK DAILIES OUT) Sterling Shepard #3 of the New York Giants in action against the Los Angeles Rams at MetLife Stadium on October 17, 2021 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Los Angeles Rams defeated the New York Giants 38-11. (Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images)
EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY – OCTOBER 17: (NEW YORK DAILIES OUT) Sterling Shepard #3 of the New York Giants in action against the Los Angeles Rams at MetLife Stadium on October 17, 2021 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Los Angeles Rams defeated the New York Giants 38-11. (Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images) /

3. WR Sterling Shepard

On Wednesday, Sterling Shepard was activated from the physically unavailable to perform list (PUP). The longest tenured Giants player on the roster was injured last year in Week 15, suffering an Achilles tear. It is a surprise that Shepard is back so soon, but it is not known if he will be ready to play in Week 1.

Shepard has struggled to stay healthy throughout his NFL career, but when on the field, he is a key piece of the offense and a key target that quarterback Daniel Jones likes to throw to. The two need to keep building their chemistry.

Shepard was potentially going to be cut this offseason, but he agreed to a restructured contract to keep him in East Rutherford. Although the 29 year old’s Week 1 status is yet to be known, the hope is that Shepard will be ready to rock. He’ll be needed to help Jones have a big game against the Titans, and the rest of the campaign for that matter.

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