Deion Sanders Reposts Inspirational Quote as Shedeur, Shilo Struggle in Preseason W3

Week 3 of the 2025 NFL preseason was largely one to forget for Shedeur and Shilo Sanders, but their family is still very much in their corner.

Amid the struggles from the rookies, Deion Sanders reposted an inspirational quote that Deion Sanders Jr. posted on Saturday:

A long-term outlook is probably best at the start of the 2025 NFL season for Shedeur and Shilo, as they are both facing some uncertainty. The former could be in line to be the fourth-string quarterback for the Cleveland Browns after he fell to the fifth round of the NFL draft, while the latter is battling for a roster spot on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers after going undrafted.

Neither player helped his case Saturday.

Sanders went 3-of-6 for 14 yards and took five sacks during Cleveland's 19-17 win over the Los Angeles Rams. One of the sacks went for a loss of 24 yards as the Colorado product did not throw the ball away as he continued to drift backward.

Browns coach Kevin Stefanski turned to Tyler Huntley instead of Sanders for what proved to be the game-winning drive.

"It wasn't my decision. Of course, that's every quarterback's dream and that's what every quarterback thrives for, those moments, so it wasn't me," Sanders told reporters. "I was happy that Huntley got in, and he handled his business. If anybody else would do it, it would be him."

As for Shilo, he was ejected from Tampa Bay's 23-19 loss to the Buffalo Bills after he threw a punch at Zach Davidson in the second quarter. Sanders was also penalized for pass interference during the contest and managed just a single tackle.

"It's inexcusable," Tampa Bay head coach Todd Bowles told reporters.

It wasn't the final preseason impression that either rookie was hoping to make, but they at least know their Hall of Fame father is still there to offer plenty of support.