Report: Bucs sign Shepard to 1-year deal

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers agreed to terms with veteran receiver Sterling Shepard on a one-year deal, a source told NFL Network's Mike Garafolo.

The 31-year-old Shepard spent the first eight seasons of his pro career with the New York Giants. The former second-round draft pick hauled in at least 50 catches through his first five seasons with the team, but his production declined due to injury in recent years. He left the Giants with the fifth-most receptions in franchise history (372) while adding 4,095 yards, and 23 touchdowns.

The Oklahoma product reunites with his college quarterback Baker Mayfield in Tampa Bay.

Shepard provides some veteran depth for a Bucs wideout corps headlined by Mike Evans and Chris Godwin. Tampa Bay drafted Jalen McMillan and could lean more on second-year receiver Trey Palmer this season as well.

Tampa Bay also signed receiver Cody Thompson on Thursday.

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