It’s been a rough couple of seasons for New York Giants star wide receiver Sterling Shepard after he suffered a torn Achilles late in the 2021 season and a torn ACL in Week 3 of the 2022 season. He’s fought hard to get back on the field this season, and even though he hasn’t performed quite the way he would have hoped and could even be considering retirement as a result, it sounds like he’s proud of what he’s done.
During a press conference this week, Sterling Shepard acknowledged that there is a chance this is his final season in the NFL, but he’s happy with fighting back so that he can can go out “on my own terms.”
“It’s tough man, it’s not the ideal situation for me at this point in my career,’’ Shepard said according to Paul Schwartz of the New York Post. “You just got to find the blessing in it all and that’s what I try to do every day, try to look at the positives. I’ve had to overcome a lot to still be in this position. If I do call it quits at least I can say I went out on my own terms.’’
Even despite the injuries, Shepard made his mark with the Giants as he currently ranks sixth in catches, 16th in receiving yards, and 18th in receiving touchdowns in Giants history. If this is his final season with the team, he will certainly be remembered fondly.
