“He is mentally…”: Deion Sanders blasts critics after son Shilo Sanders’ NFL dream collapses | NFL News
The NFL preseason roster cuts are always brutal, and this year Tampa Bay Buccaneers rookie safety Shilo Sanders found himself on the wrong side of the 53-man deadline. The son of Hall of Famer and Colorado head coach Deion Sanders was waived just days after being ejected for throwing a punch in the team’s preseason finale against the Buffalo Bills.
Shilo Sanders faces setback after emotional preseason exit
Shilo Sanders, who signed with the Bucs as an undrafted free agent, was already battling long odds to secure a roster spot. The ejection magnified those challenges, ultimately leading to his release. For any rookie without draft status, one mistake can carry outsized consequences. Yet, despite the disappointment, Deion Sanders made it clear that his son’s journey is far from over.
Deion Sanders insists Shilo Sanders is prepared for life beyond the NFL
Addressing reporters, the Pro Football Hall of Famer offered a steady, almost fatherly reassurance: “I’m proud of my kids, all of them, and I prepared my kids for any and everything that could possibly happen in life and in sports. So, he is mentally where he needs to be, physically where he needs to be. 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.”Deion also reminded fans that football is just one part of Shilo’s identity. “Shilo is a man of many talents, and he’s going to be straight. All the Sanders are going to be straight, with or without football, you better believe that. I take care of mine, and I always have, and y’all know what I mean.”Also Read: Buccaneers make exciting Chris Godwin decision that changes outlook for their 2025 NFL campaignWhile Shilo’s NFL future is uncertain, he does have options. The CFL’s Toronto Argonauts hold his negotiating rights, and with his younger brother Shedeur also tied to the league, opportunities could extend beyond the NFL. For now, Deion’s words signal that the Sanders family is ready to face whatever comes next—together.
