Jets promote Sterling Shepard from practice squad amid receiver injuries
ESPN NFL • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 26, 2026, 7:36 PM
Last updated Sep 26, 2026
The Jets promoted veteran Sterling Shepard from the practice squad on September 26, 2026, as they face challenges in their receiving corps. Starting wide receiver Adonai Mitchell is listed as questionable with a finger injury, while three other receivers are currently on injured reserve. Shepard's addition could provide essential depth as the team navigates these injuries moving forward.
- •Shepard joins the active roster on September 26, 2026.
- •Adonai Mitchell is questionable due to a finger injury.
- •Three Jets receivers are on injured reserve.
- 8:22 PMESPN NFL — Jets promote veteran Shepard, as receiver woes continue
"The Jets promoted veteran Sterling Shepard from the practice squad, as starting WR Adonai Mitchell is questionable with a finger injury, and three other Jets receivers are on injured reserve.
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