Sheppard produced five tackles in seven games for Detroit in 2018.

EDGE Analysis

Sheppard didn't sign with the Lions until midseason and only saw time on defense in one game. The 31-year-old veteran will become an unrestricted free agent at the end of the league year.

The Lions signed Sheppard to their active roster Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

Sheppard most recently appeared with the Giants in 2017, playing in seven games and totaling 49 tackles and two interceptions. The 30-year-old linebacker will look to provide depth for Detroit.

Sheppard accounted for 49 tackles (32 solo), four passes defensed and two interceptions in seven games during the 2017 regular season.

EDGE Analysis

Sheppard, who was released by the Bears prior to the start of the 2017 regular season, re-joined the Giants in early November after appearing in all 16 games with the team in 2016. The middle linebacker notched a pair of interceptions in the Giants' season finale against the Redskins, but it remains to be seen if he'll remain in New York throughout 2018 as he's set to become an unrestricted free agent this offseason.

Sheppard (groin) will play in Thursday's Thanksgiving game versus the Redskins.

EDGE Analysis

Sheppard's status for Thursday's game was in question after he was only able to practice in limited fashion throughout the short week. However, the 29-year-old's health is up to par, and he could see more snaps than usual with the Giants dealing with a plethora of injuries at linebacker.

Sheppard (groin) is listed as questionable for Thursday's game against the Redskins, Jordan Raanan of ESPN.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Sheppard was a limited participant in this week's shortened sessions, but still represents a step up from his single limited practice last week. The 29-year-old has played in only one game this season, but with B.J. Goodson (ankle) out, Calvin Munson (quadriceps) doubtful, and Jonathan Casillas (neck) questionable, there is some potential for Sheppard to see the field if he can suit up Thursday.

Sheppard (groin) is listed as inactive for Sunday's game against the Chiefs.

EDGE Analysis

Sheppard has only played in one game this season, logging 26 defensive snaps and accruing six tackles (five solo). However, this was in the midst of an injury plague in the Giants' linebacker unit, so even if he was healthy, the eighth-year pro likely wouldn't play much outside of special teams.

Sheppard (groin) is listed as doubtful for Sunday's game against the Chiefs, Jordan Raanan of ESPN.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Sheppard was only able to manage one limited practice this week, which doesn't look like it will be enough to allow him to play Sunday. He's one of three Giants linebackers on the Week 11 injury report, with B.J. Goodson (ankle) ruled out and Devon Kennard (quadriceps) listed as questionable.

Sheppard is questionable to return with a groin injury, Paul Schwartz of the New York Post reports.

EDGE Analysis

The extent of injury is relatively unknown at this point. In the meantime, Curtis Grant should witness a spike in usage on special teams.

Sheppard re-signed with the Giants on Tuesday, Michael Eisen of the Giants' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Sheppard played all 16 games (11 starts) with the Giants last season racking up 50 tackles (30 solo) and two pass defensed. New York needed to bolster their linebacking corps after placing Nigel Harris (ribs) on injured reserve earlier in the day. Since he is already somewhat familiar with the defensive schemes, there's a good chance Sheppard receives defensive reps Sunday against the 49ers.

Sheppard was cut by the Bears on Friday, Brad Biggs of the Chicago Tribune reports.

EDGE Analysis

Sheppard signed with the Bears a little under two weeks ago and evidently failed to impress in his limited time. He's now eligible to sign with another team.