Buccaneers' Shilo Sanders Ejected in Preseason Punch Incident

Tampa Bay Buccaneers rookie safety Shilo Sanders was ejected in the final preseason game after throwing a punch at Buffalo Bills tight end Zach Davidson during a scuffle, jeopardizing his chances of making the 53-man roster. Sanders, an undrafted free agent and son of Deion Sanders, was competing for a backup safety spot, but this incident, alongside a prior targeting ejection in college, raises concerns about his composure. Head coach Todd Bowles had previously praised Sanders' promising debut, but the punch and ejection during a critical roster cut-down period could severely impact his future with the team. Fans and analysts criticized the ejection and questioned Sanders' behavior, while explanations of NFL rules clarified that such fighting results in immediate disqualification and potential fines or suspensions, though preseason ejections do not carry over to regular-season discipline. The Buccaneers must reduce their roster shortly, and Sanders' actions have put his NFL dream at significant risk. This incident also came amid a difficult preseason for the Sanders family, with his brother Shedeur struggling in his own games.