Shilo Sanders is speaking out after a major career shake-up. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers dropped the 25-year-old last week after he reportedly threw a punch at Buffalo Bills tight end Zach Davidson during a provoked moment in the game. Now, in a new YouTube video titled ‘Waived By The Buccaneers… What Now?’ Shilo got candid about his journey, his faith, and his plans moving forward. From acting to music to modeling, he’s keeping his options open if the NFL doesn’t welcome him back.
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Shilo Breaks His Silence About Tampa Bay Release
Filming from what appeared to be a balcony, Shilo kept it all the way real with his fans, explaining why he’s been M.I.A. on YouTube. “I haven’t been posting much to the channel since my attention has been on football,” he said. But Shilo wasted no time as he cut to the chase: “As you can see by the title of this video, I got waived by the [Tampa Bay] Buccaneers.”
“First and foremost, I believe in God. And I know God always got a plan for me, he always had, and regardless of anything that’s ever happened to me, I always came out on top. I always came out winning,” he declared.
Shilo went on to say that he sees this unexpected hurdle as just a chapter in his story and that, despite the setback, he was only looking ahead. “I feel like this is just part of my story, to grow and do bigger and better things.” Shilo shared his uncertainty about not exactly knowing what is next for him, though he made sure to stress he’s a man of many talents.
“Whether it’s finding another team, getting another opportunity, it is what it is. I truly believe God, and I don’t question anything,” he added, keeping his faith front and center.
What’s Next For Shilo?
He revealed he’s already been speaking with his agent about his next move, though he’s not exactly sure where the forthcoming months will take him. “If that’s the NFL, cool,” he said, but the athlete is not putting all his eggs in one basket. “God has blessed me with a lot of talents” outside of playing sports, he assured his viewers. Shilo made it clear he had many other interests he’s passionate about outside of playing sports, and that goes far beyond playing sports. He continued:
“I feel like in every athlete’s life, it becomes a point to where the game ends for you. And I’m not saying that’s what it is now, I’m just saying, mentally, I’m good because I know that I got a lot of talents.”
If there’s no going back to the NFL, Shilo’s ready to flex his versatility.
“Basically every athlete comes to the point to where you find yourself without the game of football and then, you thinking about what can you do next,” he explained.
Shilo Sanders breaks his silence after being waived by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
“Mentally, I’m good. I have a lot of talents… music, acting, modeling. I’m well versed, and my parents made sure of that.”
(🎥: Shilo Sanders/YouTube)
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Deion Sanders Reacts to Shilo Being Waived
Meanwhile, Coach Prime, aka Deion Sanders, didn’t hold back when addressing his son’s release during a University of Colorado press conference earlier this week. “I prepare my kids for anything in life and in sports,” Deion said, highlighting his son’s resilience. “He’s mentally and physically where he needs to be.”
While the family is keeping their fingers crossed for another NFL shot, Deion’s confident that Shilo’s got this.
“We’re praying he gets another opportunity, but if he doesn’t, the plans are already in motion. Shilo’s a man of many talents… He’s gonna be straight. All the Sanders are gonna be straight, with or without football,”
Deion declared, keeping it real about the family’s foundation.
