The New York Giants have activated wide receiver Sterling Shepard (toe) from injured reserve in hopes of him playing against the Philadelphia Eagles on Thursday night.
Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports that there is some optimism Shepard will be able to play, but his availability will still be a game-time decision.
#Giants WR Sterling Shepard (toe) still plans to at least try to give it a go tonight vs. the #Eagles. Won’t know for sure until he tests it here at the Linc later but there’s optimism he’s back tonight.
— Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) October 22, 2020
That falls in line with what head coach Joe Judge said earlier this week when he suggested a decision on Shepard could go up until the final minute.
“This could go up to a pregame workout. We’re not sure. We’ll see where he’s at throughout the week,” Judge said.
With C.J. Board (concussion) out, the Giants were down to just three wide receivers on Thursday morning: Golden Tate, Darius Slayton and undrafted rookie Austin Mack.
Because of that lack of depth, the Giants have also promoted wide receiver Alex Bachman from their practice squad. He will be joined by edge rusher Trent Harris, whom the team signed late last week.
Harris was also promoted and active in Week 6, but did not see action in the game.
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