Sterling Shepard

Shepard was waived Monday by the Buccaneers, but the 31-year-old will remain in the organization to provide depth to the receiving corps.

The Buccaneers cut veteran wide receiver Sterling Shepard, but they didn't get rid of him.

The Buccaneers cut veteran wide receiver Sterling Shepard, but they didn't get rid of him.

All 32 NFL teams have to trim their rosters to 53 players by Tuesday at 4 p.m. ET. Here's a tracker of noteworthy players who have been cut.

Veteran wide receiver Sterling Shepard will not be on the initial 53-man roster in Tampa.