Overview
- In his debut on August 10, rookie safety Shilo Sanders registered Tampa Bay’s first quarterback hit and added a solo tackle in the Buccaneers’ 29-7 victory over the Tennessee Titans.
- Shedeur Sanders completed 14 of 23 passes for 138 yards and threw two touchdowns while leading three scoring drives in Cleveland’s 30-10 win against the Carolina Panthers.
- Head coach Todd Bowles and Kevin Stefanski both lauded the brothers’ performances and highlighted their potential roles on defense and offense, respectively.
- Each player remains locked in a competitive battle for a place on the 53-man roster, with Shilo contending against established safeties including Antoine Winfield Jr. and Tykee Smith and Shedeur vying behind quarterbacks Joe Flacco, Kenny Pickett and Dillon Gabriel.
- As sons of Hall of Famer Deion Sanders, Shilo and Shedeur continue to navigate heightened expectations and intense media scrutiny in their pro introductions.