"We're praying that he gets another opportunity to go with a team, but if he doesn't, the plans have already been put forward to what he's going to do next," Deion Sanders said at a news conference in Boulder on Aug. 26. "So, Shilo is a man of many talents. I don't know if you guys know. He's a man of many talents, and he's gonna be straight. All the Sanders are gonna be straight, with or without football. You better believe that. You better believe that. I take care of mine, and I always have. And y'all know what I mean."
Carolina Panthers quarterbacks Andy Dalton (14) and Bryce Young (9) watch from the sidelines during the second quarter against the Pittsburgh Steelers.
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Pittsburgh Steelers running back Kaleb Johnson (20) runs the ball as Carolina Panthers safety Lathan Ransom (22) and linebacker Bam Martin-Scott (57) attempt to tackle him.
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Carolina Panthers running back Raheem Blackshear (3) is tackled by Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Brandin Echols (26) and safety Miles Killebrew (28).
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New England Patriots quarterback Ben Wooldridge (17) throws a pass against the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium.
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New York Giants tight end Greg Dulcich (89) celebrates his touchdown with wide receiver Gunner Olszewski (0).
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New York Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart (6) throws a pass against the New England Patriots at MetLife Stadium.
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Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Lance McCutcheon (82) catches the ball for a touchdown as Carolina Panthers cornerback Shemar Bartholomew (27) follows close behind.
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Carolina Panthers quarterback Jack Plummer (16) runs the ball against the Pittsburgh Steelers.
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Pittsburgh Steelers running back Jaylen Warren (30) stretches back for the yard marker while tackled by Carolina Panthers defensive end Jared Harrison-Hunte (75).
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Carolina Panthers running back Raheem Blackshear (3) runs through the middle against the Pittsburgh Steelers.
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Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Pat Freiermuth (88) looks for an opening as he is chased by Carolina Panthers cornerback Corey Thornton (31) and linebacker Claudin Cherelus (53).
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Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Mason Rudolph drops back to pass against the Carolina Panthers.
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Former NFL quarterback and member of the Prime "Thursday Night Football" crew, Ryan Fitzpatrick, hangs out with fans before the preseason game between the New York Giants and New England Patriots at MetLife Stadium.
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Carolina Panthers wide receiver Jimmy Horn Jr. throws during pregame warmups before the preseason game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Bank of America Stadium.
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Carolina Panthers quarterbacks Andy Dalton (14) and Bryce Young (9) watch from the sidelines during the second quarter against the Pittsburgh Steelers.
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Carolina Panthers quarterbacks Andy Dalton (14) and Bryce Young (9) watch from the sidelines during the second quarter against the Pittsburgh Steelers.
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Pittsburgh Steelers running back Kaleb Johnson (20) runs the ball as Carolina Panthers safety Lathan Ransom (22) and linebacker Bam Martin-Scott (57) attempt to tackle him.
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Carolina Panthers running back Raheem Blackshear (3) is tackled by Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Brandin Echols (26) and safety Miles Killebrew (28).
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New England Patriots quarterback Ben Wooldridge (17) throws a pass against the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium.
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New York Giants tight end Greg Dulcich (89) celebrates his touchdown with wide receiver Gunner Olszewski (0).
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New York Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart (6) throws a pass against the New England Patriots at MetLife Stadium.
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Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Lance McCutcheon (82) catches the ball for a touchdown as Carolina Panthers cornerback Shemar Bartholomew (27) follows close behind.
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Carolina Panthers quarterback Jack Plummer (16) runs the ball against the Pittsburgh Steelers.
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Pittsburgh Steelers running back Jaylen Warren (30) stretches back for the yard marker while tackled by Carolina Panthers defensive end Jared Harrison-Hunte (75).
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Carolina Panthers running back Raheem Blackshear (3) runs through the middle against the Pittsburgh Steelers.
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Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Pat Freiermuth (88) looks for an opening as he is chased by Carolina Panthers cornerback Corey Thornton (31) and linebacker Claudin Cherelus (53).
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Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Mason Rudolph drops back to pass against the Carolina Panthers.
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Former NFL quarterback and member of the Prime "Thursday Night Football" crew, Ryan Fitzpatrick, hangs out with fans before the preseason game between the New York Giants and New England Patriots at MetLife Stadium.
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Carolina Panthers wide receiver Jimmy Horn Jr. throws during pregame warmups before the preseason game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Bank of America Stadium.
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Deion Sanders didn't say what his middle son's plans were, but Shilo hasdabbled in actingand possibly could join theColorado footballprogram in some capacity. Hisolder brother Deion Jr.chronicles his father's team as a videographer. His younger brotherShedeurplayed quarterback at Colorado and is a rookie backup quarterback with theCleveland Browns.
After graduating from Jackson State, Shilo Sanders, 25, was Colorado's leading tackler in 2023 and third-leading tackler in 2024 even though he missed three games with a broken forearm.
Deion Sanders and Colorado open the season Fridayat home against Georgia Tech. It will be his first season at Colorado without his two youngest sons on the team.
