Jets elevate Sterling Shepard and sign Jamaal Pritchett ahead of Lions matchup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 26, 2026, 4:16 PM
Last updated Sep 26, 2026
The Jets are elevating Sterling Shepard from the practice squad and signing Jamaal Pritchett to the active roster ahead of their Week 3 game against the Lions. This decision comes as the Jets face significant injuries in their wide receiver group, including Adonai Mitchell, Arian Smith, and Omar Cooper Jr. Shepard joins the team after being released by the Texans, bringing experience after playing with the Buccaneers last season. Pritchett, who spent the previous season on the practice squad, adds depth and special teams support for the Jets' offense.
- •Sterling Shepard elevated from practice squad for first time
- •Jamaal Pritchett signed to active roster
- •Jets face injuries to key receivers ahead of Week 3 game
- •Shepard previously played for the Buccaneers last season
- •Pritchett provides depth and special teams support
- 4:16 PMYahoo Sports — Jets elevating Sterling Shepard from practice squad, signing Jamaal Pritchett to roster
"Very shorthanded in their receiver room, the Jets are making some additions prior to Sunday’s Week 3 meeting with the Lions.
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