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New York Giants activate WR Sterling Shepard for Eagles game New York Giants   wide receiver Sterling Shepard was activated from injured reserve for Thursday night's game against the   Philadelphia Eagles . Shepard is expected to play a limited number of snaps if he passes a pre-game test. The veteran receiver has missed the previous four games with turf toe. The Giants also elevated wide receiver Alex Bachman and linebacker Trent Harris for Thursday night. The expectation is that Shepard will return in a limited role, perhaps logging 10-20 snaps against the rival Eagles. New York was short on receivers prior to the moves, having already ruled out wide receiver  C.J. Board  earlier this week with a concussion. Leading receiver  Darius Slayton  has also been dealing with a foot injury. Shepard's presence will be a welcome addition to a Giants offense that is 31st in the NFL, averaging 16.8 points per game, a figure that includes two defensive touchdowns. They have managed just t