EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — New York Giants wide receiver Sterling Shepard suffered what is believed to be a serious left knee injury, multiple sources told ESPN, after Shepard underwent initial tests following Monday night's game.
The injury occurred in the final minute of New York's 23-16 loss to the Dallas Cowboys. A final diagnosis will come Tuesday morning, when Shepard undergoes more tests, but the fear is that his season is over.
Shepard, who was cleared to practice late this summer after tearing his right Achilles last December, leads the Giants with 154 yards receiving yards through three games.
He's also played the most snaps (157) of all the team's receivers. «It's tough. It's a tough sport,» coach Brian Daboll said. «Guys work their butts off to get back from injuries.