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Shilo Sanders received just $1,572 before Bucs cut: How much is the worst-paid Tampa Bay player making in 2025?

Shilo Sanders only made $1,572 before the Tampa Bay Buccaneers released him. How much is the worst-paid player currently making with the NFC South club?

Shilo Sanders, former safety for the Buccaneers
© Julio Aguilar/Getty ImagesShilo Sanders, former safety for the Buccaneers

Shilo Sanders had a brief stint with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in which he only earned $1,572 in guaranteed money. How much is the worst-paid player on the 53-man roster currently making with the team?

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After the 2025 NFL Draft, no team selected Shilo Sanders, making him an undrafted rookie. A few days later, he agreed to terms with the Buccaneers on a three-year, $2.9 million deal.

Unfortunately, he didn’t even get to start that deal with the club. He was released by the Buccaneers earlier this offseason, leaving him with only $1,572 in guaranteed money.

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Who is the lowest-paid player on the Buccaneers roster?

In terms of guaranteed money, wide receiver Kameron Johnson is currently the lowest-paid player on the Tampa Bay roster. He has $10,000 guaranteed, which he received at signing.

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While Shilo’s guaranteed money may seem low, he at least earned it without playing a single official game. Some players on the current 53-man roster for the upcoming season don’t even have any guaranteed money in their contracts.

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One example is Teddy Bridgewater. The quarterback came out of retirement to serve as Baker Mayfield’s backup on a one-year, $1,255,000 contract, none of which is guaranteed.

Who is the highest-paid player on the Buccaneers roster?

There are always two sides to the coin. While wide receiver Kameron Johnson is the lowest-paid player on the Bucs roster in terms of guaranteed money, other players have massive contracts.

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Left tackle Tristan Wirfs is currently the highest-paid player on the roster in terms of guaranteed money. He has $88.2 million guaranteed following the extension he signed in 2024.

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