**Shilo Sanders Waived by Buccaneers After Preseason Ejection**
Shilo Sanders, a defensive back for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, has been waived following his ejection from a preseason game against the Buffalo Bills. The incident occurred during last Saturday’s matchup when Sanders was penalized for throwing a punch at a Bills player. In response to his actions, the NFL imposed a fine of $4,669, as reported by ESPN.
At 25 years old, Sanders’ future in the NFL is uncertain after he was unable to secure a spot on the Buccaneers’ practice squad or with any other team following his release. The safety is the son of Pro Football Hall of Famer and current Colorado head coach Deion Sanders. His brother, Shedeur Sanders, is listed as the Cleveland Browns’ quarterback on the unofficial depth chart ahead of the regular season. Shedeur was selected in the fifth round of the NFL Draft in April, while Shilo went undrafted. The elder Sanders brother had signed with the Buccaneers earlier this offseason as an undrafted free agent.
Before the Buccaneers’ final preseason game, head coach Todd Bowles commended Sanders for his effort on special teams and his aggressive play style. “Shilo’s very aggressive, very young, very hungry,” Bowles stated. “He can make plays in the box, and we know he can run down and give us 100% on special teams, so this last week is going to be very important for those guys to show up.” However, Bowles later criticized Sanders’ decision-making during the altercation, calling it “inexcusable.” He emphasized, “You can’t throw punches in this league. I mean, that’s inexcusable. They’re going to get you every time. Got to grow from that.”
In a video shared on social media, Sanders reflected on his career and what lies ahead. “I feel like this is just part of my story to grow and do bigger and better things. Whether it’s finding another team or getting another opportunity in the NFL, it is what it is,” he said. He expressed gratitude for his time with the Buccaneers, noting the support he received from the city, teammates, and coaches. “I’ll be forever grateful for that.”
Sanders also hinted at exploring opportunities outside of football, including music or modeling. “I’ll be talking to my agent, and we’re waiting on the next opportunity. If that’s in the NFL, cool, but God has blessed me with a lot of talent to do things other than football,” he added.
The Buccaneers are set to face their NFC South rival, the Atlanta Falcons, on September 7 to kick off the regular season.
**FAQ**
**What led to Shilo Sanders being waived by the Buccaneers?**
Shilo Sanders was waived after being ejected from a preseason game for throwing a punch at a player from the Buffalo Bills, which resulted in a fine from the NFL.
