Sterling Shepard Embraces New Single Status at Stagecoach Festival
Sterling Shepard, the NFL wide receiver, has been seen enjoying his new single status as he partied at the Stagecoach festival over the weekend. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers star was all smiles as he let loose in the Coachella Valley, California, shortly after ending his engagement to Carolyn Moore.
The couple split earlier this month on April 15, with Moore announcing that their engagement had ended just days before the festival. However, Shepard did not seem to be grieving as he attended the event, which is known for its country music and vibrant atmosphere.
In photos shared on his Instagram, Shepard was seen showing off his toned arms in a white tank top and grey jeans, topped off with a baseball cap, sunglasses, and a navy neckerchief tied around his belt loops. He was captured laughing with other members of his party, which appeared to include fellow NFL star Cooper DeJean, as he held a drink.
Shepard captioned the Instagram carousel with the hashtag #Stagecoach2026, indicating his presence at the festival. Just days before, Moore had announced their split on social media, stating that she is focusing on herself and her son, Lion, who is from a previous relationship. She wrote, “Grateful for all the love + support of my [people],” adding that she is “continuing to trust God with this next chapter.”
It remains unclear what led to their breakup, as Shepard has not publicly commented on the situation. The couple had been together for over three years, first going public with their romance in March 2023 when they vacationed together in Turks & Caicos. Shepard proposed to Moore last year, marking a significant milestone in their relationship.
Before his engagement to Moore, Shepard was married to supermodel Chanel Iman. The couple shares two daughters, Cali Clay and Cassie Snow. They finalized their divorce in April 2023 after Shepard filed for it in 2021, following five years of marriage.
As for Shepard’s future in the NFL, it remains uncertain whether the Buccaneers will re-sign him in free agency. Last season, his second with the team, Shepard played in 13 games and caught 34 passes for 349 yards and a touchdown. He was a healthy scratch for the last four games of the regular season, raising questions about his role with the team moving forward.
