New York Giants lose prime receiver Sterling Shepard to torn ACL

New York Giants large receiver Sterling Shepard suffered a torn ACL in his left knee in Monday evening’s recreation in opposition to the Dallas Cowboys, coach Brian Daboll stated Tuesday.

The noncontact harm occurred within the ultimate minutes of New York’s 23-16 loss to Dallas.

Shepard, who was cleared to follow late this summer time after tearing his left Achilles final December, leads the Giants with 154 receiving yards by three video games. He is additionally performed probably the most snaps (157) of all of the workforce’s receivers.

The harm occurred on the Giants’ ultimate offensive play Monday evening, when Shepard was jogging close to the correct sideline. He limped onto the cart and gamers from each groups came visiting to supply phrases of encouragement.

The veteran receiver took a pay minimize this offseason to stay within the space and with the Giants. That is the most recent blow to a profession that has veered off observe in recent times.

This would be the fourth straight yr he is missed not less than 4 video games due to accidents. He is handled Achilles, quad, hamstring, toe and concussion accidents previously few years. Now, it is his knee.

However Shepard was in a position to get again from the Achilles harm in simply over eight months. He seemed good at follow late this summer time and returned to recreation motion for the season opener in opposition to Tennessee on Sept. 11. He caught a 65-yard landing in that contest.

Shepard has 362 profession catches for 4,038 yards and 22 touchdowns.