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Buccaneers’ Former Safety Shilo Sanders Hopes for NFL Revival, Highlights Non-Football Talents

Originally posted on Bucs Report | Last updated Aug 30, 2025 6:15 PM ET

After going undrafted and being cut by the Buccaneers during training camp, Shilo Sanders acknowledged he’s a long shot to make it in the NFL. In a video statement, Sanders expressed his desire for another NFL opportunity but also highlighted other paths he’s exploring outside of football.

“I feel like this is just part of my story to grow and do bigger and better things. Whether it’s finding another team, whether it’s getting another opportunity in the NFL, it is what it is,” Sanders said. “My time being with the Buccaneers has been nothing but great. The city, my teammates, my coaches, everybody has poured in love and support toward me and I’ll be forever grateful for that.”

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Sanders is weighing his options beyond football. Stating that he has a plan in place if an NFL opportunity doesn’t pan out. Possible pursuits could include:

Music Career: Leveraging his charisma and personality to break into the music industry

Acting: Exploring roles in film or television that showcase his talents

Modeling: Capitalizing on his athletic build and fame to land modeling gigs

“I’ll be talking to my agent and we’re waiting on the next opportunity. If that’s in the NFL, cool, but God has blessed me with a lot of talent to do things other than football.”

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Shilo’s father Deion expressed confidence in his son’s abilities, stating Shilo is “mentally and physically where he needs to be” and has a plan in place for life after football.

Shilo Sanders appreciated getting the chance to chase his NFL dream.

“Thank you to the Buccaneers for even giving me this opportunity.” Sanders stated. “You all saw how the draft went. I’m lucky to even get a shot. Seeing how Shedeur went, I knew what was going to happen to me, being undrafted. . . . It was a great experience for me, and I’m forever grateful for that. . . . I’m just staying in shape, staying ready for the next opportunity and we’ll be ready for anything.”