In the preseason game, Shilo Sanders of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers engages in a physical altercation with an opposing player, resulting in his expulsion from the match.
Shilo Sanders, son of football legend Deion Sanders and brother of Shedeur Sanders, has found himself in hot water after being ejected from a preseason game against the Buffalo Bills for throwing a punch. The incident has cast a shadow over his chances of making the Buccaneers' roster.
Sanders, who played college football at the University of Colorado, had an impressive debut for the Buccaneers in the preseason opener. His performance even sparked a comparison to basketball superstar LeBron James by an unspecified ex-NBA player. However, the latest incident may have a significant impact on his prospects.
Todd Bowles, the Buccaneers' coach, was quick to condemn Sanders' actions, stating that throwing punches is inexcusable in the league. Bowles emphasised that Sanders needs to grow from the incident and learn from his mistakes.
Sanders' competition for a roster spot is strong, with the Buccaneers boasting a deep secondary. Despite his impressive debut, there is no current confirmed offer from the Buccaneers, though a return to their practice squad remains possible. However, so far, it has not materialized.
Meanwhile, Sanders' brother Shedeur, who is playing quarterback for the Cleveland Browns, struggled in the preseason game, going 3 of 6 for 14 yards and taking five sacks. Johnny Manziel, a former NFL quarterback, believes that Shedeur has the potential to start for the Browns.
Jackson Thompson, a sports writer for the website Digital, has covered some of the biggest events in sports, including the Super Bowl and NBA Finals. He has also interviewed iconic figures such as Usain Bolt, Rob Gronkowski, Jerry Rice, Troy Aikman, Mike Trout, David Ortiz, and Roger Clemens. Follow our website Digital's sports coverage and subscribe to the Sports Huddle newsletter for more updates on Shilo and Shedeur Sanders' football careers.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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