New York Giants wide receiver Sterling Shepard told reporters after the team’s 19-14 loss to the Bears in Chicago on Sunday that doctors do not believe he will have any long-term effects from the two concussions he suffered this season.
Shepard returned to action on Sunday after spending the previous five games in the NFL concussion protocol. He was finally cleared last Friday.
The fourth-year wideout, who was a second round pick out of Oklahoma in the 2016 NFL Draft, caught five passes against the Bears, but gained a total of just 15 yards. He also had 22 yards rushing on an end-around.
The Giants have had quite a few players in the protocol this season. Cornerback Janoris Jenkins, left tackle Nate Solder, tight end Rhett Ellison, cornerback Corey Ballentine, defensive lineman Olsen Pierre, running back Wayne Gallman, linebacker Tae Davis, wide receiver Cody Latimer and linebacker Nate Stupar have spent time in the protocol. Pierre, Davis and Stupar are no longer with the team.
This week, wide receiver Golden Tate will be in the protocol after sustaining a blow to the head catching a 23-yard touchdown in Sunday’s game.
