Overview

• After an ejection for throwing a punch in the preseason finale against the Bills, Tampa Bay waived the undrafted rookie during roster cutdowns.
• Sanders went unclaimed and was left off the Buccaneers’ initial 17-player practice squad, making him a free agent.
• In a video message, he thanked the organization and said he is waiting for the next chance, noting interest in music, acting and modeling if football does not materialize.
• Head coach Todd Bowles labeled the punch inexcusable and said Sanders must grow from the incident.
• Deion Sanders said his son is prepared for whatever comes next, and reports note the CFL’s Toronto Argonauts hold Shilo Sanders’ negotiating rights.