The Facts: In an effort to further ensure that depth will not be a problem at wide receiver next year, the Bucs on Friday signed Shepherd to a new contract. Shepherd, who filled in for injured Michael Clayton on several occasions last season, signed a one-year deal worth $425,000, according to figures obtained through the NFL Players Association.
Diehards Line:Shepherd has been with the Bucs since 2003, but it wasn't until last year that he made their opening-day roster. Serving mostly as a fourth receiver, Shepherd caught six passes for 103 yards and a touchdown.