Sterling Shepard Remains With New York
Sterling Shepard will remain in East Rutherford New Jersey for four more years.
Shepard signed a four-year contract extension that will keep him in a Giants uniform for another five years (he has one season remaining on this rookie deal). “according to https://www.giants.com/news/official-wr-sterling-shepard-signs-contract-extension-with-giants
“I’m just excited,” Shepard said. “An opportunity to be in such a great place for another five years, it’s a blessing. I’m looking forward to this opportunity. I’m not going to put so much weight on my shoulders. I’m just going to attack every day like I have been.” “according to https://www.giants.com/news/official-wr-sterling-shepard-signs-contract-extension-with-giants
Shepard has played three seasons with the Giants since being selected in the second round of the 2016 NFL Draft. He played every game as a rookie and last year (he missed five games in 2017), and has totaled 190 catches for 2,286 yards (12.0-yard avg.) and 14 touchdowns. “according to https://www.giants.com/news/official-wr-sterling-shepard-signs-contract-extension-with-giants
This year, the receivers room will have a new look. Three-time Pro Bowler Odell Beckham, Jr. was traded last month to Cleveland, leaving Shepard and Tate, the 10-year veteran who has played for Seattle, Detroit and Philadelphia, as Eli Manning’s top wideout targets. They will be supported by Cody Latimer, Bennie Fowler, Corey Coleman, Jawill Davis, Alonzo Russell, Brittan Golden and Russell Shepard (who has agreed to terms on a new contract and will sign on Monday. The Giants could also select one or more receivers in the draft in two weeks. “according to https://www.giants.com/news/official-wr-sterling-shepard-signs-contract-extension-with-giants
“We have no shortage of talent,” Shepard said. “Those guys are ballers and they can get the job done. When they’re put in that position, they’re always going to execute. I have all the trust in those guys. I feel we’re going to pick up right where we left off. The last five games were the best games we played in the season. We just have to fine-tune some little things. Once we do that, we’ll be fine.” “according to https://www.giants.com/news/official-wr-sterling-shepard-signs-contract-extension-with-giants
Shepard intends to contribute beyond just catching passes. He believes his status as the receiver with the longest stint in Giants blue places him in a natural leadership position, “according to https://www.giants.com/news/official-wr-sterling-shepard-signs-contract-extension-with-giants
“I’m ready,” he said. “With Odell going down the last two seasons (with injuries), that time definitely helped me get a grasp of what being a leader is all about, and being that lead guy in the room. I think it prepared me for this moment. I was pretty vocal anyway. I’m a pretty vocal guy. That will be no problem. “according to https://www.giants.com/news/official-wr-sterling-shepard-signs-contract-extension-with-giants
“I’m no longer a young guy. I’m a vet now. This contract says a lot, so I’m going to handle it the right way.” “according to https://www.giants.com/news/official-wr-sterling-shepard-signs-contract-extension-with-giants