Jack Pyburn focuses on Buccaneers preseason while considering LSU options
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 25, 2026, 5:53 PM
Last updated Aug 25, 2026

Jack Pyburn, a rookie defensive end from Jacksonville, is preparing for a preseason game with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers against the Jacksonville Jaguars. While focusing on his role with the Buccaneers, including performing well in practices, he is also considering a potential return to college football at LSU next season. A recent lawsuit won by Pyburn and others allows them to regain eligibility for college if they forfeit their NFL contracts. Currently, he is relishing the opportunity to play in his hometown and has recorded two sacks and six tackles across two preseason games for Tampa Bay.
- •Pyburn prepares for Buccaneers preseason game on Aug. 28.
- •He has two sacks and six tackles in two preseason games.
- •Pyburn is contemplating a return to LSU if he ends his NFL contract.
- •A lawsuit allows him to regain college eligibility.
- •He enjoys being back in Jacksonville and expects local support.
- 5:53 PMYahoo Sports — Jax native Jack Pyburn's focus on this week (Bucs), not next (LSU?)
"Jacksonville native Jack Pyburn is here as a Tampa Bay rookie defensive end. His focus is on this week, not maybe playing college next week.
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