Jack Pyburn Claimed by Chiefs After Being Waived by Bucs, Will Stay in NFL Amid LSU Buzz
Bleacher Report • • sports
Key Points:
- The Kansas City Chiefs claimed defensive player Jack Pyburn off waivers after his release from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, choosing to continue his NFL career rather than return to college football.
- Pyburn, 22, played three seasons at Florida before transferring to LSU for the 2025 season, where he recorded notable defensive stats including 52 tackles and two sacks in 12 games.
- Despite impressing with four sacks in the preseason, Pyburn was part of a group of athletes who sought additional NCAA eligibility through legal action following new eligibility rules.
- The lawsuit granted a temporary restraining order allowing these players to compete in college if they forfeited professional contracts and earnings, but major conferences have banned such players from participation, setting the stage for further legal challenges.
