Deion Sanders reacts to Shilo Sanders being cut by Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Shilo Sanders received some unfortunate news this week, as he was waived by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. But his father, Colorado coach Deion Sanders, knows that this isn’t the end for him.

Deion addressed the news in a recent press conference, where he expressed his belief that Shilo would be ready to tackle his next opportunity. Although he is hopeful it will come with another NFL team, he also knows his son has the skills to thrive off the field too.

“Most definitely. He’s my son,” Deion Sanders responded when asked whether he had spoken with Shilo. “I’m proud of my kids – all of them. I prepared my kids for any and everything that could possibly happen in life and in sports. That’s part of fathering, that’s part of parenting, that’s part of having a relationship. 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 forth to what he’s going to do next. Shilo’s a man of many talents. … He’s going to be straight. All the Sanders’ are going to be straight, with our without football. You’d better believe that. You’d better believe that. I take care of mine. And I always have, and y’all know what I mean.”

Deion reacts to his son Shilo Sanders getting cut from the Buccaneers 🏈

"All of the Sanders' are gonna be straight, with or without football."

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Shilo Sanders totaled four tackles in the preseason with the Buccaneers. He was also ejected in the final preseason game against the Buffalo Bills after getting in a shoving match with tight end Zach Davidson.

“He’s coming along. He’s getting the scheme down,” coach Bowles said after the game. “He’s made plays like everybody else back there. There are a few tests that come up during the preseason – Tuesday night was one, and the other three preseason games and practices will be others. He’s got a chance to make it.”

Shilo played the past two seasons for his father at Colorado. He started all 21 games that he appeared in, ending his career as a Buffalo with 137 tackles, five passes defended and an interception.

Because Shilo Sanders was not claimed by another team on Monday, he cleared waivers and is a free agent. He can sign with any teamm he chooses, perhaps landing on someone’s practice squad.

This story will be updated.