Sheppard’s Special Teams Struggle | Green Bay Packers News

The Packers’ receiver depth is razor-thin, with Will Sheppard battling Isaiah Neyor and J. Michael Sturdivant for the final roster spot — but his lack of special teams snaps could cost him. While Sheppard’s preseason efficiency is impressive, Sturdivant and Neyor have logged far more special teams work, a critical factor for bubble receivers. Even Bo Melton, a non-flashy contributor, proves how vital special teams play can be. With rumors swirling about keeping seven receivers — a rarity — Green Bay may sacrifice elsewhere, but Sheppard’s waiver risk looms large; he could land on the practice squad, making this a calculated gamble with high upside. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/785a586fb30945c6