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Shilo Sanders Faces Criticism Over $400K Apple Watch Gift While Competing for Buccaneers Roster Spot

His $400,000 gifting gesture to Buffaloes teammates drew scrutiny after reports of his $11.3 million in liabilities

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Overview

  • After going undrafted in 2025, Sanders signed a three-year, $1 million-a-year contract with the Buccaneers and earned praise from Coach Todd Bowles during OTAs
  • Sanders gifted Apple Watches valued at about $400,000 to the entire Colorado Buffaloes roster, a move lauded by former teammates and questioned by fans
  • Critics point to his October 2023 Chapter 7 bankruptcy filing and roughly $11.3 million in reported liabilities amid his high-profile spending
  • Off the field, Sanders expanded his personal brand through an American Eagle fashion collaboration showcased on his Instagram account
  • He remains one of eight safeties vying for depth behind Antoine Winfield Jr. and Christian Izien as Tampa Bay finalizes its roster