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New York Giants WR Russell Shepard doubtful this week with a foot sprain (Report)

Another setback has occurred for the New York Giants receivers, which has become a theme ever since training camp.

Per NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, reserve wide receiver Russell Shepard is doubtful for Week 4 against the Washington Redskins. The veteran has been diagnosed with a foot sprain.

The #Giants continue to be short-handed at WR, this time as it relates to Russell Shepard. He was diagnosed with a foot sprain that puts his status for this week in doubt, source said. He’s also a special teams contributor.

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) September 25, 2019

Shepard spends a lot of time in a special teams role for New York as well.