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Buccaneers Waive Shilo Sanders After Preseason Ejection, With Practice-Squad Return Still Possible

Deion Sanders says he is praying his son gets another shot.

Shilo Sanders #28 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers works out during the 2025 Tampa Bay Buccaneers Training Camp at AdventHealth Training Center on July 24, 2025 in Tampa, Florida.
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Overview

  • Tampa Bay released the undrafted rookie safety after he was ejected for throwing a punch at Bills tight end Zach Davidson, an action coach Todd Bowles labeled inexcusable.
  • Sanders is on waivers and, per Pro Football Talk reporting cited by multiple outlets, the Buccaneers are open to bringing him back on their practice squad if he clears.
  • Media analysts have floated the Browns as a potential landing spot for depth at defensive back, noting the added scrutiny that would come with joining his brother Shedeur in Cleveland.
  • Michael Irvin argued the early cut may have been a roster tactic to help Sanders pass through waivers and re-sign to Tampa Bay’s practice squad rather than a pure punishment.
  • Deion Sanders publicly voiced support for Shilo’s next step and expressed hope he receives another NFL opportunity soon.