Sterling Shepard returns to practice for banged-up Giants

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- The New York Giants' injury-ravaged receiving corps received a boost Wednesday when Sterling Shepard returned to practice.

The second-year wide receiver missed Sunday’s game with an ankle injury. He was seen early last week in a boot after getting hurt in the previous week’s loss to the Los Angeles Chargers.

Shepard said it was a sprained ankle, similar to what he experienced in the summer. That sidelined him a couple weeks.

The Giants host the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday before heading into their bye week.

Shepard is third on the Giants with 22 catches for 263 yards and a touchdown this season. His return would boost a group of receivers that is already missing Odell…