Shilo Sanders, safety for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, is not having a great year so far, with his roster spot being unclear and the player facing bankruptcy. Sanders owes almost $12 million to John Darjean, a former security guard, whom Deion Sanders’ son assaulted while he was still in school.
Darjean sued Sanders in a domestic court after the assault by the talented NFL player left him with several permanent injuries and also incontinence. Sanders is trying to get out of paying Darjean this money by filing for bankruptcy. However, Darjean recently spoke out and admitted that he will definitely get that money from Sanders.
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Jun 10, 2025; Tampa Bay, FL, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers safety Shilo Sanders (28) participates in mini camp at AdventHealth Training Center. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images
“I’m not gonna stop until the truth gets out and until I win my $12 million,” John Darjean said in his latest interview with USA Today.
“If Shilo Sanders succeeds in court, he can start over financially, free from that debt and with minimal damage to his bank account. But if Darjean succeeds in court instead, Sanders will not be discharged of his debt to him. Darjean then could pursue debt collection against him after the case is over, including by having his wages garnished with the Buccaneers, according to experts contacted by USA TODAY Sports.” USA Today reporterBrent Schrotenboer wrote in his latest article.
John Darjean was assaulted by Shilo Sanders when the security guard tried to confiscate his phone while at school. According to Darjean, Shilo Sanders’ father Deion Sanders was also involved in the case.
Shilo Sanders Impresses With Preseason Performance
Shilo Sanders managed to make pretty decent impressions in the first two preseason games for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. In the first preseason game against the Tennessee Titans, Sanders managed a single tackle, and then contributed two solos in the second preseason game against the Pittsburgh Steelers.
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Aug 9, 2025; Tampa, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers safety Shilo Sanders (28) takes the field for warmups before a preseason game against the Tennessee Titans at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have been lucky enough to win their two preseason games until now and will be getting ready for the third one, which will take place this weekend against the Buffalo Bills. The 2025 regular season for the Buccaneers will kick off with a matchup against the Atlanta Falcons in Week 1.
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have made many drastic changes to their roster during the offseason to try and get closer to the Super Bowl in the upcoming campaign. In the 2024 season, the Buccaneers only managed to make it to the Wild Card Round and will be eager to do far better in the upcoming one.
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Aug 9, 2025; Tampa, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers safety Shilo Sanders (28) looks on during a preseason game against the Tennessee Titans in the fourth quarter at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images
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