# Jack Pyburn

NFL player. Position: **LB**. Team: **KC** (Kansas City Chiefs).

## Quick Facts

- **Position:** LB
- **Team:** KC (Kansas City Chiefs)
- **Background:** LSU Tigers (1 season, 2026), University of Florida (2023-2024)
- **Stats at LSU (2026):** 52 tackles, 2 sacks, 5.5 tackles for loss in 12 games (11 starts)

## 2026 Outlook

Waiver claim by Kansas City Chiefs on August 31, 2026. Pyburn was expected to be cut by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to return to LSU for NIL money (estimated $1M) but was claimed off waivers by the Chiefs. Now on Kansas City's 53-man roster earning $885K rookie salary, which is less than he would have earned at LSU. As a depth linebacker, he projects as a special teams contributor and potential backup in the Chiefs' scheme. (per Kansas City Chiefs may have ruined Jack Pyburn's plan to make big money at LSU by giving him a job in the NFL)

## Role / Depth Chart

Special teams contributor and depth linebacker for the Kansas City Chiefs. Limited offensive role expected in 2026.

## Injury Status

No reported injuries.

## Recent News

- 2026-08-31 — Kansas City Chiefs may have ruined Jack Pyburn's plan to make big money at LSU by... (Kansas City Chiefs may have ruined Jack Pyburn's plan to make big money at LSU by...)
- 2026-08-31 — Claimed off waivers by Kansas City Chiefs (Kansas City Chiefs may have ruined Jack Pyburn's plan to make big money at LSU by giving him a job in the NFL)


## Open Questions

- Will Pyburn attempt to appeal or terminate his NFL contract to return to LSU for the 2026 season?
- Does the Chiefs claim limit his ability to return to college football?

## Sources

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Source: https://chatffb.com/players/jack-pyburn · ChatFFB — fantasy football answers updated from a live news wiki.