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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What Buffalo Bills’ Zach Davidson said about getting punched by Buccaneers’ Shilo Sanders
Shilo Sanders entered Saturday night fighting for a roster spot on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ roster. Ironically enough, a fight is what may have ended his chances of making the team.
Shilo Sanders Doesn't Deserve Blame For Punch
Shilo Sanders was ejected from his final NFL preseason game of his rookie season with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Head coach Todd Bowles called his behavior “inexcusable.” However, the second-eldest son of Deion Sanders only threw a punch in retaliation. Zach Davidson was the instigator. NFL officials chose not to call a penalty on the Buffalo Bills tight end. Shilo Sanders fought back. The unfortunate incident took place during the first half. Sa…
Shilo Sanders Ejected from Game After Throwing Punch
Like all rookie free agents, Bucs cornerback Shilo Sanders was looking to make an impression in the preseason finale. However, he may not have left his coaches with the impression he'd like them to have. The post WATCH: Shilo Sanders Ejected from Preseason Finale After Throwing Punch appeared first on Breitbart.

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.
Deion Sanders' Son Shilo Under Fire for Actions in Bills Game
Shilo Sanders is fighting for a spot on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ roster, but may have picked the wrong fight against the Buffalo Bills on Saturday. The son of Colorado coach Deion Sanders came into the NFL as an undrafted rookie and has been on the fringe of the roster in Tampa. He had the chance to make a strong final impression against the Bills in Saturday’s preseason finale, but lost his cool after getting engaged with Bills tight end Zach …
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