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.

Deion Sanders' middle son Shilo was cut by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, the team that signed him as an undrafted rookie safety.