Chiefs' Shilo Sanders silence speaks volumes after Tampa Bay release

The NFL's waiver wire claims have been made and processed. Some players returned to the clubs that cut them at the 53-man roster deadline in a game of logistical gymnastics or went elsewhere. Meanwhile, others weren't as fortunate to get another opportunity, namely undrafted free agent rookie safety Shilo Sanders. Sanders was cut by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers ahead of the league-wide trim-down. The four-time defending NFC South champions have already replaced him, though that doesn't mean someone else can't benefit from his services. Several teams could use help in the back end of the secondary, including the Kansas City Chiefs, who were middling against the pass in 2024. The only problem? He went unclaimed, which is telling. Kansas City, the Buccaneers, and 30 other franchises effectively told us what they think of Sanders by not even taking a flier on him. The fact that he's still available and potentially safety-needy teams like the Chiefs aren't biting says it all. His last memory in Tampa Bay will be a pr