Former New York Giants wide receiver Russell Shepard has decided to hang up the cleats, officially announcing his retirement from the NFL via Instagram on Thursday, which also happened to be the day he turned 30 years old.
Shepard spent time with four different teams during his NFL career, which is what many would consider a journeyman.
Shepard began his career as an undrafted free agent with the Philadelphia Eagles in 2013. His time in Philadelphia was short-lived however, but he went on to play for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers as well as the Carolina Panthers and eventually the Giants, where he would finish off his career.
During his time with the giants, Shepard played in 15 games between 2018 and 2019, hauling in 13 receptions for 213 yards and two touchdowns. He is one of the few players who has caught a touchdown from fellow former Giant and LSU player, Odell Beckham Jr.
Shepard ends with his career with 60 catches for 188 yards and six touchdowns.
In the Instagram post, Shepard posted a bunch of photos from his football career including four from his time with the Giants.
