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Shilo Sanders hit with fine from NFL

Originally posted on Larry Brown Sports | By Larry Brown | Last updated Aug 30, 2025 6:04 PM ET

Things have gotten even worse for Shilo Sanders.

Sanders was cut by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday, a day after being ejected from the team’s preseason game for throwing a punch during an altercation. Losing your roster spot is bad enough, but things got worse for Sanders when he received a fine from the NFL on Saturday.

Sanders was fined $4,669 for the punch. That amount likely is no small figure relative to whatever Sanders received for his brief time with the Bucs.

A real punch: NFL is fining former Buccaneers safety Shilo Sanders $4,669 for punching another player and being ejected from last Saturday night’s preseason game against Buffalo. Sanders wound up being released shortly after and has not been signed to another NFL team. pic.twitter.com/s6NFjrN50o
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) August 30, 2025

Sanders, 25, had one tackle in the contest. He finished the preseason with four solo tackles and a quarterback hit in three games.

Since being cut, Shilo has hinted at pursuing a career other than professional football. He likely realizes that it was a stretch for him to make an NFL roster and could adjust accordingly. His brother Shedeur is currently the No. 3 quarterback for the Cleveland Browns.

Shilo had 137 tackles in two seasons at Colorado. The safety also had an interception returned for a touchdown.

This article first appeared on Larry Brown Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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