Buccaneers' Russell Shepard: Signs tender with Bucs

Shepard has signed his restricted free agent tender to remain with the Buccaneers this season.

Shepard has been one of the Buccaneers' best players on special teams in recent seasons. In 223 special teams snaps across his 13 games played last term, Shepard registered 10 tackles, which followed 14 stops in 2014. Additionally, in returning to Tampa Bay, Shepard provides a spare utility wideout on offense.