Buccaneers Waive Shilo Sanders – AP Source
- The Tampa Bay Buccaneers waived safety Shilo sanders less than 24 hours after he was ejected from a preseason game against the Buffalo Bills for throwing a punch,...
- Sanders was involved in a physical altercation with Buffalo Bills offensive lineman Zach Davidson, exchanging shoves before throwing a punch that resulted in his immediate ejection from Saturday...
- buccaneers coach Todd Bowles addressed the incident, stating, You can't throw punches in this league.
Shilo Sanders Waived by Buccaneers After Preseason Ejection
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Incident Leads to Release
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers waived safety Shilo sanders less than 24 hours after he was ejected from a preseason game against the Buffalo Bills for throwing a punch, according to a person with knowledge of the decision who spoke to The Associated Press on Sunday, August 27, 2023. The source requested anonymity because the team had not yet publicly announced the roster cuts.
Sanders was involved in a physical altercation with Buffalo Bills offensive lineman Zach Davidson, exchanging shoves before throwing a punch that resulted in his immediate ejection from Saturday night’s game. the Buccaneers lost the game 23-19.
Coach Bowles Addresses the Incident
buccaneers coach Todd Bowles addressed the incident, stating, You can’t throw punches in this league. It’s inexcusable. They’re gonna get you every time. You gotta grow from that.
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Sanders’ Path to the NFL
Shilo Sanders, the son of Hall of Fame cornerback Deion Sanders, was attempting to earn a roster spot with the Buccaneers after going undrafted out of the University of Colorado. He played college football for his father,Deion Sanders,at Colorado. He had previously shown promise, delivering an remarkable debut in the Buccaneers’ preseason opener, according to ESPN.
Despite his initial performance, Sanders faced strong competition for a place on the Buccaneers’ final roster.
Potential Future with the Team
The Buccaneers retain the option to add Sanders to their practice squad if he clears waivers and is not claimed by another NFL team.
Tough Night for the Sanders Family
Saturday’s preseason games proved challenging for both of Deion Sanders’ sons. Shedeur Sanders, a fifth-round pick by the Cleveland Browns, completed 3 of 6 passes for 14 yards and was sacked five times, as reported by Cleveland.com.