Kansas City Chiefs claim Jack Pyburn off waivers following preseason release

The Kansas City Chiefs claimed Jack Pyburn off waivers on August 31, 2026, minutes before the deadline for NFL roster moves. Pyburn faced the possibility of returning to LSU but will now join the professional roster in Kansas City. His acquisition follows a strong preseason performance where Pyburn led all players with four sacks. He also recorded multiple tackles for loss during his time on the field. In Kansas City, Pyburn joins a locker room that already includes fellow rookie LSU Tigers Mansoor Delane and Garrett Nussmeier. The move ensures Pyburn secures a spot on an NFL 53-man roster rather than pursuing a return to collegiate play.

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