Jack Pyburn plans return to LSU if not on NFL roster
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 28, 2026, 12:35 PM
Last updated Aug 28, 2026
Jack Pyburn, currently with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, intends to return to LSU football if he is not on an NFL roster by September 1. LSU is reportedly seeking to add players who have experience in the NFL, having recently signed Dae'Quan Wright and Zxavian Harris. However, the Southeastern Conference (SEC) has raised issues regarding this move, enforcing rules against players rejoining college teams after declaring for the NFL Draft. The outcome of LSU's efforts to secure players like Pyburn is unclear, pending further legal challenges.
- •LSU is in talks to add professional players to its 2026 roster.
- •Pyburn spent 2025 with LSU and was a productive defensive end.
- •The SEC's rule limits returns of players who declared for the NFL Draft.
- •Dae'Quan Wright and Zxavian Harris have recently joined LSU.
- •Pyburn's status hinges on the NFL roster decisions by September 1.
- 12:35 PMYahoo Sports — Report: Buccaneers defensive end plans return to LSU football
"Per a report, LSU football is in talks with another professional player about a potential return to the college ranks.
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