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Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive back Shilo Sanders joined the NFL as an undrafted free agent. The former Colorado Buffaloes defensive back is working his way tow
The Buffs had a scrimmage over the weekend, as the team looks to settle position battles at quarterback, offensive line, wide receiver and corner. While plenty of highlights emerged, Sanders was clearly not pleased with his team's performance, as shown in a video that surfaced on X.
Shilo Sanders was making noise to earn a spot on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers roster throughout minicamps and training camp, but his showing in the preseason might have killed his chances after all.
Sanders has returned to Colorado following a lengthy absence due to surgery, having previously received a cancer diagnosis. He informed everyone of his plans for the season at a recent press conference amid rumors he might quit.
However, the impactful outing wasn’t enough for dad Deion Sanders to accept Shilo’s game-worn jersey. “He didn’t want it,” the 25-year-old Shilo told reporters while laughing, according to ESPN. “Cause, you know, he’s a Hall of Famer. He expects like 30 times more. He didn’t want my jersey. I’m gonna give it to my mom, though.”
Tampa Bay should beware of these three teams pouncing on the opportunity to add their standout undrafted free agent rookie if he's a roster cut.
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Shilo Sanders Says Dad Deion Passed on Accepting His First NFL Game-Worn Jersey: 'He Don't Want It'
Only one parent wanted Shilo Sanders ’ game-worn jersey after his NFL debut — and it wasn’t his dad Deion ! The Tampa Bay Buccaneers rookie admitted as much after the Bucs beat the Tennessee Titans in a preseason matchup on Saturday, Aug. 9, marking the Colorado alum’s first game in the league.
Shilo Sanders, the middle son of Deion Sanders, made his NFL debut on Saturday night. The Jackson State graduate and former Colorado safety played in the 29-7 win by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers over the Tennessee Titans.