Report: Buccaneers release veteran WR Sterling Shepard

(Photo credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports)The Tampa Bay Buccaneers released veteran wide receiver Sterling Shepard on Monday, NFL Network reported.

The Bucs are reportedly holding a practice spot for Shepard, 31, who played with quarterback Baker Mayfield at Oklahoma.

Shepard signed a one-year, $1.38 million deal in June following eight seasons with the New York Giants.

He caught 10 passes for 57 yards and on