Deion Sanders’ Son Dumped by Bucs After Throwing Punch in Preseason Finale [WATCH]

Tampa Bay Buccaneers rookie safety Shilo Sanders was waived on Saturday, just hours after being ejected from the team’s preseason finale for throwing a punch.

Sanders, the son of Colorado head coach Deion Sanders and older brother of Cleveland Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders, was competing for a roster spot when the incident occurred against the Buffalo Bills.

The altercation happened in the second half as Sanders engaged in a physical battle with Bills tight end Zach Davidson.

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After pushing and shoving, Sanders swung at Davidson, drawing immediate flags from officials. Referees ejected Sanders from the game.

“You can’t throw punches in this league, that’s inexcusable,” Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles said after the game.

“They’re going to get you every time. You’ve got to grow from that.”

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Sanders’ agents, Drew Rosenhaus and Robert Bailey, told ESPN they were optimistic another franchise might claim him off waivers.

“We’re hoping he gets claimed on waivers,” they said.

The 25-year-old defensive back entered the league as an undrafted free agent after playing the last two seasons at the University of Colorado under his father.

At Colorado, Sanders produced 137 tackles across two seasons, forcing one fumble and recovering two.

In 2023, he recorded an 80-yard interception return for a touchdown and led the conference in forced fumbles with four.

Despite his collegiate production, Sanders faced a difficult path to securing a roster spot with the Buccaneers.

NFL teams are required to trim rosters to 53 players by Tuesday, leaving Sanders competing against a crowded field of defensive backs.

The ejection marked a setback in his attempt to earn a place on the active roster. Bowles emphasized that maintaining composure is essential for players trying to establish themselves in the league.

Sanders’ release follows a preseason in which Tampa Bay evaluated a number of young players at the safety position.

As roster cuts continue league-wide, his representatives will now look for another team willing to give him an opportunity before the start of the regular season.

The incident comes during a critical period for undrafted players and rookies trying to secure roster positions across the NFL.

Sanders’ family name brought attention to his opportunity in Tampa Bay, but his dismissal underscores the competitive and unforgiving nature of the league’s roster process.

Sanders, who began his college career at South Carolina before transferring to Jackson State and later Colorado, had built a reputation in college football for aggressive play and forcing turnovers.

His future in the NFL now depends on whether another team decides to take a chance on his skillset despite Saturday’s setback.

With final roster decisions due this week, Sanders will learn in the coming days whether he will continue his NFL career elsewhere.

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