Shilo Sanders outlines backup plan as NFL career stalls
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 27, 2026, 4:06 AM
Last updated Aug 27, 2026

Shilo Sanders, an undrafted free agent who was cut by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers nearly a year ago, has yet to find a new team. With a self-imposed deadline of next week, he indicates he may release a new music album if he remains unsigned. Despite impressive preseason performances, Sanders’ aggressive behavior led to his ejection from a game, and ultimately, his release. He also faces a trial linked to his bankruptcy case stemming from a lawsuit. His musical aspirations continue, as he released an album last year and has shown a lifelong passion for music.
- •Shilo Sanders has not played an NFL snap since being waived by the Buccaneers.
- •He plans to drop a music album if he remains unsigned by next week.
- •Sanders faced legal issues, including a bankruptcy case with nearly $12 million in debt.
- •He was ejected for fighting in a preseason game, affecting his chances of making the roster.
- •His debut album, released last year, reflects his lifelong interest in music.
- 4:06 AMYahoo Sports — “If I Don’t Get Picked Up by Next Week”: Shilo Sanders Unveils Backup Plan if NFL Teams Pass on Him
"Shilo Sanders has yet to play an NFL snap. It’s been nearly a year since the Tampa Bay Buccaneers let him go, and he remains without a team.
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