Tag: Shilo Sanders

Aug 23, 2025; Tampa, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers safety Shilo Sanders (28) stops Buffalo Bills wide receiver KJ Hamler (19) at the one yard line during the first quarter at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images

Shilo Sanders fined by NFL for thrown punch

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Former Tampa Bay Buccaneers safety Shilo Sanders has been fined $4,669 by the NFL for throwing a punch, multiple outlets reported Saturday.

Sanders found notoriety following the blow delivered to tight end Zach Davidson in the Buccaneers’ preseason contest with the Buffalo Bills on Aug. 23. Sanders was ejected for the play, and Tampa Bay released the rookie free agent defensive back a day later.

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

The 25-year-old Sanders had been a long shot to make the roster, listed as a third-string safety on the team’s depth chart. He contributed four solo tackles during exhibition play.

During six college football seasons — two at South Carolina, two at Jackson State and two at Colorado — Sanders appeared in 52 games with 33 starts. He amassed 217 tackles, six interceptions and five forced fumbles. Shilo played for his father, Deion Sanders, at Jackson State and Colorado.

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Aug 23, 2025; Tampa, Florida, USA; Buffalo Bills tight end Jackson Hawes (85) runs past Tampa Bay Buccaneers safety Shilo Sanders (28) in the first quarter at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images

Buccaneers cut rookie free agent safety Shilo Sanders

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One day after being ejected from an NFL exhibition game for punching an opponent, rookie free agent safety Shilo Sanders was cut on Sunday by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

The Buccaneers, like all NFL teams, must reduce their rosters to 53 players by Tuesday afternoon in preparation for Week 1 play on Sept. 4-8. Sanders, listed as a third-string safety on the team’s depth chart, contributed four solo tackles during exhibition play.

The 25-year-old Sanders was thrown out of Saturday’s preseason game against the Buffalo Bills when he punched tight end Zach Davidson at the end of a second-quarter play when Davidson was blocking him downfield.

Buccaneers coach Todd Bowles said afterward: “You can’t throw punches in this league. That’s inexcusable. They’re going to get you every time. Gotta grow from that.”

During six college football seasons — two at South Carolina, two at Jackson State and two at Colorado — Sanders appeared in 52 games with 33 starts. He amassed 217 tackles, six interceptions and five forced fumbles. Shilo played for his father, Deion Sanders, at Jackson State and Colorado.

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Aug 16, 2025; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers safety Shilo Sanders (28) watches a game against the Pittsburgh Steelers during the third quarter at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Barry Reeger-Imagn Images

Bucs S Shilo Sanders ejected for throwing punch at Bills player

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Tampa Bay Buccaneers rookie safety Shilo Sanders was ejected from the home preseason game on Saturday night against Buffalo after taking a swing at Bills tight end Zach Richardson.

Sanders, the son of Pro Football Hall of Famer Deion Sanders and older brother of Cleveland Browns rookie quarterback Shedeur Sanders, was tangling with Davidson, who was blocking him well away from the play and down the field and appeared to make contact with the safety’s facemask when Sanders retaliated.

“You can’t throw punches in this league,” Bucs head coach Todd Bowles said after the team’s 23-19 defeat. “That was inexcusable. They’re gonna get you every time.”

Sanders was disqualified on a play that started at the 6:59 mark of the second quarter, when Bills quarterback Shane Buechele completed a 1-yard pass to Elijah Moore to the Tampa Bay 23.

Now with first and 10 at the Tampa 11 after the penalty, Buechele connected with Tyrell Shavers for an 11-yard touchdown for a 14-3 advantage.

Shilo Sanders, who was an undrafted free agent, played two seasons at Colorado and in 2019-20 at South Carolina and totaled 170 tackles, four TFL, one sack, one interception, five forced fumbles and three fumble recoveries in 34 games. He also played in 2021 and 2022 at Jackson State with his brother for their father.

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Dec 28, 2024; San Antonio, TX, USA; Colorado Buffaloes safety Shilo Sanders (21) looks up during the fourth quarter against the Brigham Young Cougars at Alamodome. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

Reports: S Shilo Sanders signing with Buccaneers as UDFA

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The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are signing Colorado safety Shilo Sanders as an undrafted free agent, per multiple reports.

Sanders had 67 combined tackles, two tackles for loss, one sack and two fumble recoveries in 10 games last season, when he missed three games with a broken forearm.

The 25-year-old is listed at 6-foot and 195 pounds. He ran a 4.52-second 40-yard dash at Colorado’s pro day.

He is the older brother of former Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders, who was selected in the fifth round by the Cleveland Browns, and son of Pro Football Hall of Famer and Colorado head coach Deion Sanders.

Shilo Sanders played two seasons at Colorado and in 2019-20 at South Carolina and totaled 170 tackles, four TFL, one sack, one interception, five forced fumbles and three fumble recoveries in 34 games. He also played in 2021 and 2022 at Jackson State with his brother for their father.

The Buccaneers add their third rookie defensive back. They drafted Notre Dame cornerback Benjamin Morrison in the second round and Kansas State cornerback Jacob Parrish in the third round.

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Jul 10, 2024; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Colorado Buffaloes safety Shilo Sanders speaks to the media during the Big 12 Media Days at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Candice Ward-Imagn Images

Colorado S Shilo Sanders (forearm) to return vs. K-State

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Colorado safety Shilo Sanders, son of head coach Deion Sanders, is set to return this week when the Buffaloes face No. 18 Kansas State.

Shilo Sanders missed the past three games due to a forearm injury that necessitated surgery.

“Shilo’s ready. He’s practicing. He’s full go,” Deion Sanders told reporters. “Has a rubber cast on. He’s doing his thing. I can’t wait to see him back there.”

Shilo Sanders was a second-team All-Pac-12 selection in 2023 after leading Colorado in tackles (70), taking an interception 80 yards for a touchdown and forcing a Big 12-best four fumbles.

This year, the senior safety had recorded 11 tackles through two games before his injury occurred Sept. 7 in a 28-10 loss to Nebraska.

The Buffs have since defeated Colorado State, Baylor and UCF to move to 4-1 on the year.

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Sep 7, 2024; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers running back Dante Dowdell (23) dives over Colorado Buffaloes safety Shilo Sanders (21) during the first quarter at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-Imagn Images

Colorado S Shilo Sanders (arm) recovering from surgery

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Colorado safety Shilo Sanders is recovering from surgery on his fractured right forearm.

He was injured trying to make a tackle in the first quarter of Saturday’s 28-10 loss at Nebraska.

Sanders’ father, Buffaloes coach Deion Sanders, provided an update Monday on social media.

“God is Good! Can’t wait to see u back ready to go. Love ya son!” the coach posted along with a photo of Shilo in a hospital bed.

The Buffaloes have not released a timetable for his return.

Shilo Sanders had two tackles against the Cornhuskers after making nine stops in the season-opening 31-26 win against North Dakota State on Aug. 29.

He was a second-team All-Pac-12 selection in 2023 after leading the team in tackles (70) and forced fumbles (four) in his first season at Colorado. He played at South Carolina (2019-20) before joining his father at Jackson State and then Colorado.

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Oct 7, 2023; Tempe, Arizona, USA; Colorado Buffaloes safety Shilo Sanders (21) against the Arizona State Sun Devils at Mountain America Stadium, Home of the ASU Sun Devils. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

Colorado S Shilo Sanders ejected for targeting

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Colorado safety Shilo Sanders was ejected for targeting during Saturday’s Pac-12 game against UCLA at Pasadena, Calif.

Sanders appeared to deliver a blow to the face mask of UCLA’s Carsen Ryan on a crossing pattern with 3:18 remaining in the first half. Sanders, the son of Buffaloes head coach Deion Sanders, was ejected after a review of the play.

Sanders had four tackles and a forced fumble before he left the game. The senior entered Saturday’s game tied for the team lead with 36 tackles, one interception and one forced fumble.

In a mistake-prone game, UCLA took a 7-6 lead into halftime despite making four first-half turnovers.

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Sep 16, 2023; Boulder, Colorado, USA; Colorado Buffaloes safety Shilo Sanders (21) looks on during the fourth quarter against the Colorado State Rams at Folsom Field. Mandatory Credit: Andrew Wevers-USA TODAY Sports

Report: Colorado S Shilo Sanders likely out vs. No. 8 USC

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Colorado safety Shilo Sanders is not expected to play in Saturday’s home game against No. 8 USC due to a kidney injury, ESPN reported.

Sanders said he was urinating blood after falling awkwardly while making a tackle in the Buffaloes’ 42-6 loss to Oregon last Saturday.

Sanders, who was taken to the emergency room as a precaution, did not participate in practice this week. He is expected to be replaced in the lineup by Rodrick Ward for Colorado (3-1, 0-1 Pac-12) for Saturday’s game against the Trojans (4-0, 2-0) in Boulder, Colo.

In four games this season, Sanders has 26 tackles, one forced fumble and one interception returned for a touchdown in a 43-35 double-overtime victory versus Colorado State on Sept. 16.

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Sep 16, 2023; Boulder, Colorado, USA; Colorado Buffaloes safety Shilo Sanders (21) looks on during the fourth quarter against the Colorado State Rams at Folsom Field. Mandatory Credit: Andrew Wevers-USA TODAY Sports

Colorado safety Shilo Sanders went to ER after Oregon game

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Colorado safety Shilo Sanders, the son of coach Deion Sanders, had to be taken to the emergency room with an undisclosed injury after the Buffaloes’ 42-6 loss to Oregon on Saturday.

In a video released on YouTube by his brother Deion Sanders Jr., Shilo Sanders was seen coming off the team plane and saying that he was “peeing blood.”

Asked if he was all right, Shilo Sanders replied, “Nah, I made a tackle and I landed on my kidney or something bro, so I gotta go to the ER and get checked.”

On Tuesday, Deion Sanders told reporters his son was improving. Colorado is preparing for another Pac-12 game against a ranked opponent this Saturday, this time No. 8 Southern California in Boulder, Colo.

“We went to the hospital right after we landed,” Deion Sanders said. “He’s doing much better. We’re praying that he heals and he’s playing this weekend. He’s a valuable part of our secondary and our team defensively.”

In four games this season, Shilo Sanders has 26 tackles, one forced fumble and one interception he returned for a touchdown against Colorado State.

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Dec 18, 2021; Atlanta, GA, USA; Jackson State Tigers defensive back Shilo Sanders (21) warms up prior to the game against the South Carolina State Bulldogs during the 2021 Celebration Bowl at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports

Shilo Sanders, Deion’s son, officially commits to Colorado

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Former Jackson State safety Shilo Sanders announced his transfer to Colorado, a move that allows him to join his father and younger brother.

His father, Deion, is the new head coach of the Buffaloes, while Shedeur is the team’s expected starting quarterback.

Shilo Sanders entered the transfer portal on Dec. 17 but remained at Jackson State to complete his undergraduate degree this spring.

He confirmed his transfer destination late Saturday night with a glitzy video posted on Twitter that concluded with him wearing a Colorado uniform and the word “COMMITTED.”

Shilo Sanders recorded 20 tackles and one interception in 2022 in seven games, one season removed from collecting four picks, two forced fumbles and 39 tackles en route to earning second-team all-Southwestern Athletic Conference honors.

He spent his first two seasons at South Carolina before transferring to play for his father.

Deion Sanders inherited a program at Jackson State that went 4-8 in 2019, the season before his arrival. The Pro Football Hall of Fame member quickly turned around the Tigers with 11-2 and 12-1 seasons from 2021-22 before landing the Colorado job.

The Buffs are coming off a 1-11 season under Karl Dorrell (fired after an 0-5 start) and interim coach Mike Sanford.

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