Tampa Bay Buccaneers rookie safety Shilo Sanders, the son of NFL legend Deion Sanders and brother of Cleveland Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders, was ejected from the team’s preseason game against the Buffalo Bills after throwing a punch at Bills tight end Zach Davidson. The incident occurred during a physical play where Sanders and Davidson engaged in a scuffle, leading to the safety’s ejection and potential impact on his roster chances.
Sanders, who had already faced competition for a roster spot after going undrafted out of Colorado, where he played for his father, was also penalized for pass interference earlier in the game. The safety is now at risk of losing his chances of making the Buccaneers’ final 53-man roster.
The incident marked a significant setback for Sanders, who had shown promise in the team’s preseason opener. Coach Todd Bowles criticized the altercation, emphasizing that such actions are unacceptable in professional football. “You can’t throw punches in this league. It’s inexcusable. They’re gonna get you every time,” Bowles said after the game.
In a separate development, Shedeur Sanders, the fifth-round pick by the Browns, struggled in his preseason debut, going 3 of 6 for 14 yards and taking five sacks. The performance has sparked debates among fans about coaching decisions and the prospects for the quarterback.