In the meantime, Daniel Jones will be left with a wide-receiving group of Darius Slayton, Golden Tate, Damion Ratley, and C.J. Stop us if you've heard this song before, but the Giants had the game in their hands and once again threw it away by failing to finish. Last year, Shepard missed a total of six games dealing with concussions, leaving quarterback Daniel Jones without his top receiving option for a significant portion of the season. 2 back behind starter Saquon Barkley.

They responded by signing free-agent Devonta Freeman as an early-down back where he will be supported by Dion Lewis.

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However, even though two weeks when Shepard was present, he didn’t make a significant impact. Tried to come back early in the second half and wasn't able to finish," said Judge.

The New York Giants have struggled to get their passing game going through five weeks, and a big part of that is due to the absence of Sterling Shepard.

The Giants have already lost running back Saquon Barkley to a knee injury suffered at the start of the second quarter. On Monday, the team announced that star running back Saquon Barkley will miss the rest of the 2020 season after tearing his ACL. Shepard injured his toe in the second quarter of the Giants' 17-13 loss to Chicago, leaving the game before attempting to return unsuccessfully. He covers all eight major professional sports teams in the Big Apple, most notably the Mets and Islanders.

Wide receiver Sterling Shepard, on injured reserve since Week 2 with turf toe, is eligible to return to the active roster this week.

Slayton has quickly developed into Jones’ top target — the second-year receiver hauling in nine catches for 135 yards and two touchdowns in two games this season. The NFL trade deadline.

Learn about the greatest players, coaches, executives and owners in team history—the best of Big Blue from the 1920s to the present. Register today for free or log in to access this premium article. "We have to make sure to make the right decisions," Judge said. If it his big toe ( turf toe, for example) he’ll be gone a long while. Getty Sterling Shepard #87 of the New York Giants ... the team announced that Shepard will be headed to injured reserve with a turf toe injury. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. Head coach Joe Judge stated earnestly that it is indeed there despite the record. But his return from his injury this season still is up in the air. They trail the Bears 17-0 after a half.

Freeman, who has dealt with injuries over the past two seasons, was signed as the replacement for Saquon Barkley after Barkley was placed on IR.

His previous stops include Bleacher Report while his work has been featured in the New York Post, Newsday, and Yahoo! Although Shepard's injury was reported as turf toe, Giants head coach Joe Judge did not go into specifics when asked about Shepard's specific ailment on Monday.

Shepard had two receptions for 29 yards at the time of his injury.

Sterling Shepard took the next step toward getting back on the field when the Giants on Tuesday designated him to return from injured reserve. The Giants have now ruled Shepard out of the rest of the game.

Wide receiver Sterling Shepard returned to the practice field for the first time Thursday, since being placed on injured reserve due to turf toe following a Week 2 loss to the Chicago Bears. Shepard was initially questionable to return.

Here's a ranking of the top 10 wins in franchise history. Among those on Injured Reserve who are expected to return include linebacker David Mayo (knee) and rookie safety Xavier McKinney (foot), both of whom were injured during training camp. Shepard is the latest notable player on the Giants to head to IR, a group headlined by Barkley after Week Two.

Have the 1-6 Giants really made progress? I can't speak for Shep in terms of how he feels.".

"He did have a lower limb injury yesterday in the game. Considering that turf toe is a lingering injury, placing Shepard on injured reserve was a logical option. Shepard initially suffered the injury during the first quarter of Week 2 against the Chicago Bears, making him a non-factor in the 17-13 loss for a majority of the afternoon. It’s enough to keep a person up at night for sure, but Dalvin Tomlinson has his focus elsewhere. Sports. As their top slot option and security blanket for Daniel Jones, losing him has been catastrophic. Board and Damion Ratley.