![Antonio Brown [L] | Shilo Sanders [R] (Credits: Imagn)](https://collegefootballnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/antonio-brown-wastes-no-time-08-24-25.jpg "Antonio Brown Wastes No Time in Mocking Deion Sanders’ Family After Shilo Sanders' Shocking Buccaneers Exit")
Tampa Bay Buccaneers rookie safety Shilo Sanders’ preseason came to an abrupt halt after he was ejected for throwing a punch against Buffalo, a moment that cost him his roster spot the next day. The team waived the ex-Colorado safety, which triggered waves of reaction across the NFL landscape, including one from wide receiver Antonio Brown.
Among the harshest critics was former All-Pro Brown, who took to social media with a pointed jab at the Sanders household, tweeting:
“Whole Sanders fam gonna end up getting cut out the league…”
Whole Sanders fam gonna end up getting cut out the league…
— AB (@AB84) August 24, 2025
Shilo Sanders was tossed from Saturday’s 23-19 preseason loss after swinging at Bills tight end Zach Davidson. Davidson mocked him with a “too small” gesture after the altercation, while officials flagged Sanders for unnecessary roughness and disqualified him on the spot.
The setback comes after Shilo went undrafted in 2025 despite being a second-team All-SWAC selection at Jackson State and making a decent run at Colorado. Following the Bucs’ harsh move, Shilo’s agents expressed hope that another team might claim him.
Between his on-field struggles, the bankruptcy proceedings, and a shocking exit, the road forward looks increasingly uncertain for Deion Sanders’ middle son.
Shannon Sharpe and Ochocinco Blast Shilo Sanders After Costly Ejection
Shilo Sanders’ ejection against the Buffalo Bills didn’t just cost him his Tampa Bay Buccaneers roster spot. It also drew sharp criticism from Hall of Famer Shannon Sharpe and former Pro Bowler Chad “Ochocinco” Johnson on their Nightcap podcast.
Johnson, speaking bluntly on the “Nightcap” podcast, said Sanders committed a mistake that players at any level should know to avoid.
“You can’t do that. You have to be able to control yourself, especially in that moment and in a game,” Sharpe said. “If you throw a punch, if your arm extends and it touches the other individual, you’re going out of the game every time.”
Sharpe agreed as Ocho pointed out how easily defenders can be baited.
“Sometimes you got players that’ll provoke you,” he said. “They never see who initiated, but they gonna always see the person who swings last.”
The rookie safety signed a three-year, $2.965 million deal with Tampa Bay in May but is now searching for a new team. The incident capped a turbulent preseason for Sanders, who went undrafted in April and entered camp listed as a third-string safety. His release continues a difficult stretch for the family, with scrutiny now extending beyond the Browns’ handling of Shedeur to Shilo Sanders’ immediate future.
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5 Red Flags That Could Lead to a Bucs Roster Cut for Shilo Sanders Ft. Bills Ejection Incident
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