Tampa Bay Buccaneers waive Jack Pyburn as player eyes return to LSU

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers waived defensive end Jack Pyburn on Sunday following his performance in the NFL preseason. Pyburn led all NFL players with four sacks during the preseason exhibition schedule. A court ruling granting a temporary restraining order allows Pyburn to return to college football for the 2026 season. This decision follows a broader preliminary injunction that permits 2022 high school graduates to utilize a fifth year of eligibility. If he clears waivers, Pyburn intends to enter the transfer portal and potentially rejoin LSU. During his four-year college career, Pyburn recorded 132 tackles, 10.5 tackles for loss, and three sacks across stops at Florida and LSU.

• 12:32 PMYahoo Sports — Bucs waive Jack Pyburn, paving path for return to LSU football