Shilo and Shedeur Sanders could be teammates again, in theory, after Bucs roster snub

Shilo and Shedeur Sanders could be teammates again - at least in theory. The two brothers, sons of Deion Sanders, have had a tough week so far.

Published on: Aug 25, 2025, 11:44:18 IST

By Yash Nitish Bajaj

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Shilo and Shedeur Sanders could be teammates again - at least in theory. The two brothers, sons of the legendary Deion Sanders, aka Coach Prime, have had a tough week so far. But if things work out, they'll be rocking football together, just not in the United States.

Shilo and Shedeur Sanders, sons of Deion Sanders, had a tough preseason finale this week (AP and AFP)

This comes as the Toronto Argonauts acquired the CFL's negotiating rights to Shilo, only months after they landed the rights to Colorado star Shedeur. The Argos made the move on Sunday, according to 3downnation.com.

Canadian Football League (CFL) teams can claim the rights up to 45 players via the negotiation list. The system works on a first-come, first-served basis. The only key conditions are that the players should not be eligible of the Canadian or Global Drafts and have never played in the CFL before. These players can be removed from the list anytime.

What the Toronto Argonauts deal means for the Sanders brothers

Well, not much. Addition to the negotiation list does not mean that the players, in this case Shedeur and Shilo, have expressed interest in the CFL. In fact, 3DownNation reports that several players are not even aware that their rights have been claimed.

This comes a day after Shilo Sanders was ejected from the Week 3 preseason game against the Buffalo Bills. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers waived him on Sunday.

Buccaneers coach Todd Bowles said, "You can't throw punches in this league. That's inexcusable. They're going to get you every time. Gotta grow from that."

While any speculation is premature, if Shilo is not claimed on waivers and is not signed to an NFL practice squad, he could pursue a career in Canada.

Now, coming to Shedeur. The 23-year-old will likely be included on the Cleveland Browns' 53-man roster. So for now, its mainly Shilo who will be on the Argonauts' focus.

The idea of the two potentially landing in the same team is wild as of now, but it is a possibility.

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Yash Nitish Bajaj
Yash Bajaj is a Chief Content Producer with a strong foundation in US coverage, digital strategy, and audience-focused storytelling. As part of the US Desk at Hindustan Times, he covers a wide range of topics - from American politics to sports (NFL, NBA, derbies, MLB and more). Before joining Hindustan Times, Yash served as Deputy News Editor at Times Now, where he oversaw international coverage and led a team of six. In this role, he significantly expanded global traffic through strategic planning, SEO-driven content execution, and meticulous trend tracking across platforms. He is experienced in managing high-pressure breaking-news shifts, coordinating live coverage, and building newsroom systems that improve speed, accuracy, and reach. Prior to Times Now, Yash held a position at Opoyi, where he headed the Sports and US news team. He developed broad editorial strategies, guided reporters across multiple beats, and played a key role in recruiting and training new talent. His responsibilities also extended to social media management and experimenting with innovative content formats. A passionate NFL fan, Yash is a die-hard supporter of the Cincinnati Bengals and has followed Joe Burrow closely since his college days at LSU. Whether breaking down top players' latest performance, analyzing team performances, or tracking roster moves, he brings the same dedication and sharp storytelling to his sports coverage as he does to American politics and breaking news. When he’s not writing, Yash can often be found watching games or debating the latest NFL storylines with fellow fans. Yash holds a Bachelor of Mass Media (Journalism) from HR College, Mumbai University. His interests extend well beyond the newsroom: he is an enthusiastic explorer of AI tools, a movie buff with an ever-growing watchlist, and someone who enjoys unraveling conspiracy theories for fun.Read More

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