Shilo Sanders Waived by Buccaneers After Preseason Ejection

Shilo Sanders' NFL career faces uncertainty after being waived by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers following a costly ejection. Sanders, the son of Pro Football Hall of Famer Deion Sanders, was penalized for punching tight end Zach Davidson during a preseason game.

Deion Sanders, head coach at Colorado, voiced support for his son, expressing confidence in Shilo's mental and physical preparedness, regardless of whether he secures another NFL spot. The Buccaneers' head coach, Todd Bowles, condemned the punch as 'inexcusable.'

The Buccaneers' roster cuts also included quarterback Kyle Trask and wide receiver Trey Palmer, as the team reduced its roster to the league-mandated 53 players. The team waived 22 players, terminated contracts of seven vested veterans, and placed Jalen McMillan on injured reserve. These moves reflect the competitive nature of NFL roster construction and the difficult decisions teams face before the regular season.

Shilo Sanders now enters the waiver wire, where other NFL teams can claim him. If unclaimed, he will become a free agent and may need to join a practice squad to continue his NFL career. He also faces an $11 million legal battle stemming from a 2023 bankruptcy case.

He was waived after being ejected from a preseason game for throwing a punch.

He expressed hope that Shilo would get another opportunity in the NFL and stated that his son is prepared for any outcome.

Kyle Trask and Trey Palmer were among the other cuts made by the team to reach the 53-player roster limit.