Sterling Shepard of the Giants celebrates his catch in the second half against the Washington Redskins at MetLife Stadium on September 29, 2019. Photo Credit: Getty Images/Elsa
Getting an important player back from injury is always uplifting.
Sterling Shepard’s return comes with a little trepidation, too.
The wide receiver has been cleared from the concussion protocol and will play against the Cowboys on Monday night, but given his two concussions already this season, the Giants and their medical staff will be watching closely to make sure he remains as healthy as he seems. For the rest of this season – probably for the rest of Shepard’s career – each hard hit he takes will cause his team and his family to hold their collective breath and worry.