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What Buffalo Bills’ Zach Davidson Said About Getting Punched by Buccaneers’ Shilo Sanders

Shilo Sanders was ejected for unnecessary roughness after punching a blocking tight end, impacting his chances for the Buccaneers' final safety roster spot, coach said.

  • In the second quarter of Tampa Bay’s final preseason game on August 24, 2025, rookie safety Shilo Sanders was removed from the field after punching Buffalo Bills tight end Zach Davidson.
  • Sanders, a Colorado product competing for the Buccaneers' final safety roster spot, reacted after Davidson continued pushing him following a tackle, leading to the punch and subsequent flag for unnecessary roughness.
  • Earlier in the game, Sanders was flagged for defensive pass interference, and following his ejection, the Bills quickly capitalized by scoring a touchdown on the very next play.
  • Buccaneers coach Todd Bowles condemned Sanders' punch as "inexcusable," expressed disappointment as Sanders left the field, and argued Davidson should have been penalized as well.
  • Sanders' ejection raises doubts about his chances to make Tampa Bay's 53-man roster, while his brother Shedeur also faces competition for a Browns roster spot during final training camp evaluations.
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Bucs S Shilo Sanders ejected for throwing punch at Bills player

Tampa Bay Buccaneers rookie safety Shilo Sanders was ejected from the home preseason game on Saturday night against Buffalo after taking a swing at Bills tight end Zach Richardson.

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Sports Illustrated broke the news in New York, United States on Sunday, August 24, 2025.
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