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Apr 4, 2025; Boulder, CO, USA; Colorado Buffaloes head coach Deion Sanders speaks to the media at the University of Colorado NFL Showcase at the CU Indoor Practice Facility. Mandatory Credit: Michael Ciaglo-Imagn Images
August 26, 2025 By  NFL

“Let’s Love And Unite”: Deion Sanders Breaks Silence With Cryptic Post After Shilo’s Buccaneers Cut Over Punching Scandal

Deion Sanders, renowned football coach, recently shared a message on his X account, which many fans feel is directed at his son, Shilo Sanders, being released by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Shilo Sanders, who was hoping for a spot in the Buccaneers roster, was released by the team after he punched a Buffalo Bills player during the third preseason game over the weekend.

This is not the first time that Shilo Sanders has gotten into trouble for physically assaulting someone. Back when he was in high school, the safety beat up a security guard who tried to confiscate his cell phone. The security guard filed a lawsuit against Shilo Sanders which the football player is yet to pay off.

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Jun 10, 2025; Tampa Bay, FL, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers safety Shilo Sanders (28) participates in mini camp at AdventHealth Training Center. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images

“Let’s Love and Unite instead of Displaying Hate & dividing us all. #CoachPrime” Deion ‘Coach Prime’ Sanders tweeted from his X account.

Shilo Sanders’ future with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers after the rookie safety filed for bankruptcy sometime back. However, his on-field physical altercation with the Bills tight end solidified the end of his time with the Bucs.

With Shilo Sanders no longer playing in the National Football League, Deion Sanders will turn his full attention to his youngest son, Shedeur Sanders. Shedeur Sanders continues to impress for the Cleveland Browns, but is yet to make the roster for the upcoming season.

Deion Sanders And Sons Called Out By Antonio Brown

On another note, Deion Sanders got some scathing remarks by none other than former NFL wide receiver, Antonio Brown. Brown called out the entire Sanders family after Shiloh Sanders was released from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and continued to deride the clan.

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Jul 9, 2025; Frisco, TX, USA; Colorado head coach Deion Sanders speaks with the media during 2025 Big 12 Football Media Days at The Star. Mandatory Credit: Raymond Carlin III-Imagn Images

“Whole Sanders fam gonna end up getting cut out the league…” Antonio Brown tweeted about Deion Sanders and his sons.

“Not even there fault @nfl couldn’t humble there dad so they will repay Kids” Brown added in another tweet.

“At least his pops will retire his Colorado jersey soon…” Brown went on.

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Jul 9, 2025; Frisco, TX, USA; Colorado head coach Deion Sanders leaves the stage after speaking with the media during 2025 Big 12 Football Media Days at The Star. Mandatory Credit: Raymond Carlin III-Imagn Imagesdeio

Deion Sanders has not responded to Antonio Brown’s tweets. This is of course, not the first time that Brown has targeted Sanders. Brown called out Shilo Sanders and Shedeur Sanders for getting too much privilege in the NFL because of their fathers sometime back. Back then, Deion Sanders did respond to Brown’s attacks and simply said that he wished him well. Hopefully, Coach Prime will get some good news about his sons in the near future. 

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Ernest has been a sportswriter for more than 10 years and has written for the top broadsheets in the Philippines, like Manila Bulletin and Philippine Star. He also wrote for NBA.com Philippines and had a two-year stint with Sportskeeda before landing at Gridiron Heroics. Aside from writing, Ernest is also a sportscaster, radio host and manages a YouTube channel, Sports On Air, which has over 100 thousand subscribers.

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