It’s not every day a player gets kicked off an NFL team and deleted from a video game, but Shilo Sanders is apparently living that nightmare. After getting waived by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, reports say EA Sports didn’t just bench him in Madden 26 — they removed him.
That’s double blow in the belly of the son of Coach Prime.
Sanders experienced an unprecedented draft slide and was not selected by the Browns until the fifth round, but he still ranks as Madden 26’s No. 4 rookie quarterback. Sanders holds an overall rating of 67, which is higher than his Browns teammate Dillon Gabriel (66 OVR).
The former Colorado star also owns a 78 speed rating, 65 strength, 81 agility, 79 change of direction, 94 injury and 58 awareness.
Maybe next year, Shilo. Until then, enjoy Madden 25 — it might be your last video game appearance.
