Report: Giants' Shepard out indefinitely after 2nd concussion of season

New York Giants wide receiver Sterling Shepard is in the concussion protocol for the second time this season, the team announced through its official injury report.

Shepard suffered a concussion in the season opener and sat out the Giants' Week 2 loss to the Buffalo Bills. He's now facing an extended absence, a source told Ralph Vacchiano of SNY.

The Giants have a quick turnaround this week, as they'll head to New England for a Thursday Night Football showdown with the Patriots. The club then returns home in Week 7 to host the Arizona Cardinals.

Shepard's absence will vault offseason acquisition Golden Tate into a role as the top wide receiver for rookie quarterback Daniel Jones. Tate hauled in three receptions for 13 yards on six targets in his Giants debut Sunday after a four-game suspension to open the campaign.