“Deion Sanders calling in favors” “We already had cheerleaders”: NFL fans react as Shilo Sanders works out with 49ers

Modified Sep 24, 2025 02:41 GMT

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Shilo Sanders is without an NFL team after being cut by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in August. However, Adam Schefter reported on Tuesday that Shilo worked out with the San Francisco 49ers, opening the door to a potential return.

Schefter's tweet sent NFL fans into a frenzy. Some think that Shilo's father Deion Sanders was involved.

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"Deion calling in favors," wrote this fan.

"Daddy called some friends," said another fan.

Others feel Shilo will never get onto an NFL field again.

"I thought we already had cheerleaders," said this fan.

"Really. I thought he was done with football," wrote another fan.

A few fans wished him good luck.

"Shilo Sanders deserves a chance! He was wronged and we all know it," said this fan.

"Good luck to him," said another fan.

Is Shilo Sanders' NFL career over?

Shilo Sanders entered the NFL as an undrafted free agent signed by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. This was after a senior year with the Colorado Buffaloes that was marred by injury.

However, his time with the Buccaneers didn't last long. During the preseason game against the Buffalo Bills, Sanders was ejected after punching Bills tight end Zach Davidson. He was cut from the team the next day and later fined by the NFL.

While the 49ers have not offered Sanders a contract or a spot on the practice squad, a workout is a step in the right direction.

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Edited by Ben Tredinnick