Jack Pyburn claimed by Chiefs, staying in NFL
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Jack Pyburn lands with the Chiefs after Buccaneers cut
Edge rusher Jack Pyburn has been claimed off waivers by the Kansas City Chiefs, per Adam Schefter. Pyburn was waived by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers after recording four sacks during the preseason but failing to make the final roster.
Pyburn transferred to LSU from Florida in 2025 and was also one of the plaintiffs in litigation aimed at forcing retroactive application of the NCAA's new five-year eligibility rule. He had been expected to return to LSU if he went unclaimed. According to Schefter, citing Pyburn's agents, he is now withdrawing his claim in that litigation and committing to his NFL career.
What this means for your roster
Pyburn is not a player to target in redraft leagues. He is a practice squad or depth candidate working his way onto an NFL roster. In dynasty, he is worth a watch if the Chiefs give him a look on the active 53, but there is nothing actionable here until he earns a role and a snap share.