Buccaneers’ Safety Shuffles Create Opening for Shilo Sanders, Who Still Faces Final-Cut Bubble
Releases of Marcus Banks, along with placing J.J. Roberts on injured reserve, have opened a safety slot, leaving the undrafted rookie’s roster hopes hinging on one last preseason audition.
Overview
- Tampa Bay’s decision to cut Marcus Banks and move J.J. Roberts to injured reserve has created an unexpected vacancy in a crowded safety group.
- Sanders showcased his pass-rush potential with a blindside blitz and quarterback hit against the Titans but was flagged for a costly missed tackle in the Steelers game.
- Despite the fresh opening, Pewter Report’s latest projection leaves Sanders off the five safeties slated to make the Buccaneers’ 53-man roster.
- His final chance to impress comes on August 23 against the Bills, with the undrafted rookie needing a standout performance to avoid being cut.
- If he doesn’t stick on the active roster, Sanders would be eligible for the practice squad but risks being claimed off waivers by another team.