“I ain’t got no code yet”: Shilo Sanders cracks jokes on Day 1 with Bucs after surprise $2.9M NFL deal

So, guess what? Shilo Sanders—yep, Deion’s son and Colorado’s hard-hitting safety just pulled a major comeback flex. After going undrafted in the 2025 NFL Draft, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers signed him to a 3-year, $2.965 million deal. That’s right, Shilo is officially heading to the league, and he’s not just walking in quietly, he’s strutting in with something to prove.From the buzz on Twitter to his dad personally thanking the Bucs, this signing has already become one of the most talked-about post-draft moments.Shilo might’ve been snubbed, but now he’s got a shot to make the roster and silence the doubters for good.Let’s talk numbers. Shilo’s deal with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers is a standard undrafted free agent contract, three years for $2.965 million. It’s not headline-grabbing money, but it’s a major door-opening moment.Tampa Bay signed 15 undrafted rookies after the draft, and Shilo was one of the standout additions. While some thought he might land elsewhere or not at all, the Bucs clearly see the potential in the 24-year-old safety. Now, it’s all about training camp and showing he belongs in that pewter and red.On his first day at the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' rookie minicamp, Shilo arrived at the facility and cracked everyone up, “I know I ain’t got no code yet, so I need somebody to let me in.” The Buccaneers shared this moment on social media, highlighting his humor as he joined the team.Leave it to Deion to turn a free agent signing into a headline. After the deal was announced, Coach Prime reportedly called Bucs head coach Todd Bowles personally to thank him for giving Shilo a shot. You know he had that proud dad energy going.Deion’s been vocal all year about wanting NFL teams to take his kids seriously and this move shows the respect is finally coming. Whether you love or hate the Sanders clan, you can’t deny they move as a unit. And now, that unit just got an NFL contract added to the family group chat.Shilo isn’t just celebrating, he’s locked in. In true Sanders fashion, he’s already talking about proving people wrong. He’s got that underdog energy and a point to make.This signing might not have broken the internet, but it just might break open a new era for Shilo Sanders. After years of being “Deion’s son,” he now has a chance to be known for his own story, grit, grind, and all.Also read - Gisele Bündchen and Joaquim Valente rumored to wed in Brazil—will Tom Brady be part of the guest list?