Signing with Houston
Shepard is signing with Houston after trying out with the team Friday, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports.
With Jayden Higgins lost for the season due to a torn ACL, Houston is adding veteran depth at wide receiver in the form of Shepard and Zay Jones. Shepard caught 39 passes for 371 yards and a touchdown across 13 games for the Buccaneers in 2025, but his path to a meaningful role will depend on where he slots into the Texans' receiving mix.
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Adonai Mitchell
Absent again Thursday
Mitchell (finger) wasn't present for warmups at the start of Thursday's practice, Al Iannazzone of Newsday reports.
Breece Hall
Remains absent Thursday
Hall (quadriceps) wasn't present for warmups at the start of Thursday's practice, Al Iannazzone of Newsday reports.
Mason Taylor
Churns out full practice
Taylor (thumb) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice.
Breece Hall
Sits out practice Wednesday
Hall (quadriceps) didn't practice Wednesday.
Tim Patrick
Cleared to practice
The Jets designated Patrick (groin) for return from injured reserve Wednesday, John Pullano of the team's official site reports.
Mason Taylor
Back at practice Wednesday
Jets head coach Aaron Glenn said that Taylor (thumb) will practice Wednesday, Eric Allen of the team's official site reports.
Adonai Mitchell
Remains week-to-week
Head coach Aaron Glenn said Wednesday that Mitchell (finger) remains week-to-week, Brian Costello of the New York Post reports.
Breece Hall
Remains week-to-week
Head coach Aaron Glenn said Wednesday that Hall (quadriceps) remains week-to-week, Al Iannazzone of Newsday reports.
Jason Sanders
Misses extra-point attempt in loss
Sanders made both of his field-goal tries and went 1-for-2 on PATs during Sunday's 23-12 loss to the Bears.
Geno Smith
Just eight completions in loss
Smith completed eight of 15 pass attempts for 119 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 23-12 loss to the Bears.