Sterling Shepard Elevated From Practice Squad by Injury-Saddled Jets

The New York Jets are elevating veteran wide receiver Sterling Shepard from the practice squad for Sunday's Week 3 matchup against the Detroit Lions to provide an immediate boost to a shorthanded offense. Shepard joins the team as receiver woes continue, with starting wide receiver Adonai Mitchell listed as questionable with a finger injury and three other Jets wideouts currently on injured reserve. Last season with Tampa Bay, Shepard hauled in 39 passes for 371 yards and one touchdown.