NFL rookie Jack Pyburn seeks return to college football after NCAA lawsuit
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 20, 2026, 4:36 AM
Last updated Aug 20, 2026
Jack Pyburn, a rookie defensive end for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, is attempting to return to college football following a lawsuit against the NCAA. Louisiana’s 19th Judicial District Court recently issued a temporary restraining order allowing Pyburn and 15 other players to challenge the NCAA's new age-based eligibility rules. Pyburn, who played four seasons of college football, including stints at Florida and LSU, signed a $3.15 million contract with the Buccaneers, which includes $115,000 in guaranteed money. His move has drawn significant attention and skepticism from the sports community, questioning the implications of players moving between professional and college levels.
- •Pyburn filed a lawsuit against the NCAA for eligibility issues.
- •He received a temporary restraining order from a Louisiana court.
- •Pyburn recorded two sacks in his NFL preseason debut.
- •He signed a three-year contract with the Buccaneers worth $3.15 million.
- •His potential return to college football raises questions about NCAA rules.
- 4:36 AMYahoo Sports — ‘There Are No NCAA Rules Anymore’ — NFL World Reacts to Buccaneers DE Trying to Return to LSU After $115,000 Deal
"Former LSU standout and Tampa Bay Buccaneers rookie Jack Pyburn has already taken the field in an NFL preseason game. However, in a stunning turn of events, the rookie could now be on his way back to college football, in a development that has since sparked a strong reaction from sports fans across the country.
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