Shilo Sanders drama continues; Bucs make brutal call after NFL fines Coach Prime's son

The Shilo Sanders drama is not over yet. Only days after being waived by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, the 25-year-old failed to make the practice roster cut, too.

Published on: Aug 31, 2025, 02:09:30 IST

By Yash Nitish Bajaj

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The Shilo Sanders drama is not over yet. Only days after being waived by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, the 25-year-old failed to make the practice roster cut, too. The former Colorado safety, son of Pro Football Hall of Famer Deion Sanders and brother of Browns rookie Shedeur Sanders, was not selected on one of the team's initial 17 practice-squad players. And it doesn't end there, the NFL has also fined him for punching Zach Davidson.

Shilo Sanders #28 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers reacts prior to the NFL Preseason 2025 game between Buffalo Bills and Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Getty Images via AFP)

Adam Schefter of ESPN reported that the NFL is fining the former Bucs safety $4,669 for punching another player and being ejected from last Saturday night’s preseason game against Buffalo.

Less than 24 hours after he was ejected, Shilo was released by Tampa. The 25-year-old was battling for a roster spot after going undrafted out of Colorado, where he played for his father. He was also penalized for pass interference earlier in Tampa Bay's 23-19 loss to Buffalo.

“You can't throw punches in this league. It’s inexcusable. They're gonna get you every time," Buccaneers coach Todd Bowles said. “You gotta grow from that."

Deion Sanders said Tuesday he hopes that Shilo gets picked on the waiver. “We're praying that he gets another opportunity to go with a team, but if he doesn't, the plans have already been put forward to what he's going to do next. So, Shilo is a man of many talents. I don't know if you guys know. He's a man of many talents, and he's gonna be straight."

Here are the first 17 players signed to the Buccaneers' 2025 practice squad

QB Connor Bazelak

DL C.J. Brewer

DL Adam Gotsis

WR Garrett Greene

G Luke Haggard

CB Bryce Hall

S Jack Henderson

WR Dennis Houston

DL Nash Hutmacher

LB Nick Jackson

DL Jayson Jones

G Michael Jordan

OLB Mohamed Kamara

T Tyler McLellan

T Lorenz Metz

C Ben Scott

TE Tanner Taula

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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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