- NFL. Shedeur Sanders has sured Dillon Gabriel on the Cleveland Browns and is now going after Joe Flacco and Kenny Pickett
- NFL. Shilo Sanders shows a quality that can help him succeed with the Buccaneers that his family hasn't always displayed
Since Tom Brady led the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to their last Super Bowl victory in 2020, a season marked by the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, the team has transformed into a perennial playoff contender. Brady's arrival from New England, where he spent 20 years and won six championships under Bill Belichick, marked a new era for the Bucs. Prior to his tenure, Tampa had endured a 12-year playoff drought, but since 2020, they've won their division four years in a row and made the playoffs five times in a row. Heading into the 2025 season, the Buccaneers bolstered their roster with six draft picks, but undrafted free agent out of Colorado, Shilo Sanders, has quickly become a focal point as he vies for a spot on the final 53-man roster, much like his brother Shedeur does with the Cleveland Browns.
Excitement in the Buccaneers Locker Room
A video of Shilo Sanders' first day at the Buccaneers' rookie minicamp captures his sheer joy as he walks into the locker room for the first time. Dressed in a sleek black outfit with a cap emblazoned with the team's logo, Sanders beams like a kid in a candy store, proudly holding his new Buccaneers helmet. The behind-the-scenes footage, titled "Shilo Sanders Locker Room Tour," shows him iring the equipment, from jerseys to cleats, and expressing his excitement with childlike enthusiasm.
Sanders, a two-year starter at safety for Colorado, brings a solid resume to Tampa with 137 tackles, five forced fumbles, three fumble recoveries, one interception returned for a touchdown and one sack. He signed a three-year, $2,965,000 contract, suggesting he'll likely see more action in his rookie season compared to his brother, who faces stiff competition in Cleveland.
Buccaneers Poised for Another Strong Season
On the field, the Buccaneers are in a comfortable position with quarterback Baker Mayfield, who has found a home in Tampa and is coming off the best year of his career, throwing for 4,500 yards (third in the NFL) and 41 touchdown es (tied for second). The return of Mike Evans and Chris Godwin, combined with the emergence of rookie sensation Jalen McMillan and recently drafted Emeka Egbuka from Ohio State, makes Tampa the favorite to win their division for the fifth consecutive year.
The team also added Notre Dame cornerback Benjamin Morrison (No. 53), Kansas State cornerback Jacob Parrish (No. 84), Central Arkansas linebacker David Walker (No. 121), SMU edge rusher Elijah Roberts (No. 157) and Oregon wide receiver Tez Johnson in the 2025 draft, further deepening their talent pool. For Shilo Sanders, adjusting to this competitive environment will be crucial, but his excitement and work ethic suggest he's ready to contribute to Tampa's continued success.