Is Sterling Shepard truly a better slot receiver than outside receiver? With “X” receiver Kenny Golladay in for the Giants in 2021 and slot receiver Golden Tate out the New York Giants appear poised to find out.
Let’s take a closer look at Shepard as we continue our player-by-player profiles of the 90-man roster the Giants will bring to training camp.
The basics
Height: 5-foot-10
Weight: 201
Age: 28
Position: Wide receiver
Experience: 5
Contract: Year 3 of four-year, $41 million contract | 2021 cap hit: $9 million
Career to date
Has Shepard really only played five seasons with the Giants?