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Buccaneers Waive Jack Pyburn After Preseason Sack Lead

8/30/2026

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Summary

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The Tampa Bay Buccaneers waived undrafted linebacker Jack Pyburn on Sunday.
Pyburn posted four preseason sacks, leading the league among edge rushers.
A Louisiana temporary restraining order allows Pyburn to return to LSU if he clears waivers by Sept. 1.
If another NFL team claims him, his contract transfers and he becomes ineligible for college football.

History

Historical Context

In 1994 the NFL introduced its first hard salary cap, limiting each team to $33.8 million, forcing clubs such as the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to trim rosters and rely on the waiver wire. The cap’s roster-shaking effect set a precedent that still guides modern decisions, like the 2024 waiver case involving undrafted linebacker Jack Pyburn and his LSU eligibility dispute.

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The Tampa Bay Buccaneers waived undrafted linebacker Jack Pyburn on Sunday.
Pyburn posted four preseason sacks, leading the league among edge rushers.
A Louisiana temporary restraining order allows Pyburn to return to LSU if he clears waivers by Sept. 1.
If another NFL team claims him, his contract transfers and he becomes ineligible for college football.

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