Green Bay, WI — The Green Bay Packers shocked fans on Monday morning by announcing the release of a rookie wide receiver following a serious team curfew violation ahead of Week 14 preparations.
Team officials revealed that several young players were seen outside the team hotel well past Green Bay’s mandated Saturday-night curfew. The violation surfaced less than 48 hours after the team’s emotional Thanksgiving Day win over the Detroit Lions.
The player at the center of the decision — Will Sheppard — was officially waived by the Packers early Monday, appearing on the NFL transaction wire shortly after the incident came to light.
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Standing 6’3 and weighing 196 pounds, Sheppard joined the Packers as an undrafted rookie in late July. He spent most of the season on the practice squad before earning a promotion to the active roster on November 26 for the Lions matchup, a move praised internally due to his preseason flashes and red-zone upside.
Sheppard made headlines earlier in the year for his preseason touchdown grab against Seattle, punctuated with a Lambeau Leap that energized fans and hinted at his potential within the offense.
However, with wide receivers Matthew Golden and Jayden Reed nearing injury returns, roster pressure was already building — and the curfew violation appears to have sealed Sheppard’s fate.
Head coach Matt LaFleur has maintained a strict disciplinary standard during Green Bay’s playoff push, and the organization made no exception despite the rookie’s promise.
The Packers now turn their attention to a critical Week 14 clash with the Chicago Bears, carrying a three-game win streak and rising momentum in the NFC North race.
Bills Owner Terry Pegula Announces Strict Punishment for Fan After Attack on DeAndre Hopkins
Buffalo, NY – September 8, 2025
The fallout from Sunday’s Bills-Ravens clash reached a decisive conclusion on Monday, as Buffalo owner Terry Pegula announced a strict punishment for the fan who shoved Ravens star DeAndre Hopkins during the Week 1 game.
The altercation unfolded in the third quarter after Hopkins’ touchdown catch. As Ravens players gathered near the front row, a fan in a red Bills jersey leaned over the railing, striking Hopkins’ helmet before shoving quarterback Lamar Jackson moments later.
Hopkins ignored the first shove, but Jackson responded with a two-handed push. Video of the moment went viral, igniting nationwide outrage and calls for immediate action against the spectator.
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On Monday, Pegula confirmed that the fan has been banned from attending Bills games for the remainder of the 2025 season
, with the punishment extending to the team’s highly anticipated new stadium.
“Fans are here to celebrate the game, not endanger the players,” Pegula said in a statement. “This conduct will never be tolerated in Buffalo, and we will always protect the integrity of our stadium.”
The Bills’ front office worked quickly with stadium security and league officials to identify the fan, ensuring that his access privileges were revoked immediately following the game.
Around the NFL, players voiced support for the move, noting that Jackson’s response was restrained compared to the provocation. Many praised Buffalo’s ownership for sending a strong message about fan accountability.
For Pegula, the decision reflects more than damage control. As the Bills prepare to open a new chapter in their upcoming stadium, he made it clear: crossing the line with players carries lasting consequences.