This preseason, Sanders had been complimented early on by head coach Todd Bowles, but he never really flashed and he had the bad ending. A different team could claim him off waivers, but if he passes through, the Buccaneers could put him on the practice squad in hopes of further development.

Saturday's ejection was the least of Shilo's concerns on Sunday after it was announced the 25-year-old safety had been released by the Bucs, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter, who also noted that Sanders' agent Drew Rosenhaus seemingly sent an urgent message to the other 31 teams regarding his client's NFL future.