Jack Pyburn might return to LSU if cut by Buccaneers
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 28, 2026, 3:48 AM
Last updated Aug 28, 2026
Jack Pyburn, currently with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, could rejoin LSU football if released before the September 1 deadline. The former LSU player recorded significant statistics during his last college season and has been competing for a roster spot in the NFL. LSU's coach Lane Kiffin has indicated a strategy to recruit players transitioning between college and professional football to bolster their defensive lineup. The decision will hinge on Tampa Bay's roster management before the upcoming season opener against Clemson.
- •Jack Pyburn may return to LSU if waived by Tampa Bay.
- •He had a notable college career with 38 tackles and 2 sacks in 2025.
- •Lane Kiffin aims to strengthen LSU by targeting players moving from NFL to college.
- •The deadline for roster decisions is September 1.
- •LSU faces Clemson in their season opener.
- 3:48 AMYahoo Sports — LSU football will target another NFL player in Buccaneers EDGE Jack Pybum
"Jack Pyburn's possible return would add experience to LSU's revamped defense
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