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re: Bucs cut Pyburn

Posted on 8/30/26 at 12:26 pm to
Posted by Shiftyplus1
Marathon, FL
Member since Oct 2005
14864 posts
Posted on 8/30/26 at 12:26 pm to
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Can he tackle? I know he is strong, quick and athletic but I never saw him tackle anyone.


He was the tackle leader on the D-line in '25.

52 tackles, 5.5 TFL, 2 sacks
This post was edited on 8/30/26 at 12:28 pm
Posted by FriscoTiger
Frisco, TX
Member since Aug 2005
5020 posts
Posted on 8/30/26 at 12:31 pm to
He was by far our best DE against the run last year and would probably be again this year if he returns.
Posted by KBeezy
Baton Rouge
Member since Dec 2004
13747 posts
Posted on 8/30/26 at 12:44 pm to
There is no chance someone claims him off of waivers, and i thought he said he would not sign a practice squad deal
Posted by NotStupid
Member since Jul 2026
183 posts
Posted on 8/30/26 at 12:48 pm to
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Whichever team that picks him up. League minimum for a rookie is almost 900K


But you have to be on the roster for the whole season.

If you are on a practice squad for all 18 weeks you make 247,000. Is LSU paying that?
Posted by BiggaGeauxrilla
North Louisiana
Member since Dec 2017
4191 posts
Posted on 8/30/26 at 12:55 pm to
I kinda want to see Pyburn at DT on some 3rd n longs running like some sort of cheetah package with some stunts and guys dropping back in coverage and spying on the qb. Just some different looks. He's stout as shite. 6-4 260. He's about Duece Gerald's size
Posted by KBeezy
Baton Rouge
Member since Dec 2004
13747 posts
Posted on 8/30/26 at 12:59 pm to
? He is nowhere near Deuce Geralds size
Posted by Jim bean xxx
Member since Sep 2018
10652 posts
Posted on 8/30/26 at 1:20 pm to
I was never impressed with him

The guy from ole miss, now he is a difference maker
Posted by Underteaux
Member since Feb 2024
1388 posts
Posted on 8/30/26 at 1:28 pm to
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52 tackles, 5.5 TFL, 2 sacks
Most of those tackles are assisted. Outside of that, he had about the same stats as Butler.

Good depth piece.
Posted by mdomingue
Lafayette, LA
Member since Nov 2010
50143 posts
Posted on 8/30/26 at 1:28 pm to
quote:

There is no chance someone claims him off of waivers


There is, but I don't know how likely it is.

quote:

i thought he said he would not sign a practice squad deal


He has indicated if he is cut and clears waivers, he will come back to LSU. Not sure what LSU is offering if he returns, but an NFL practice squad pays $13,750 per week, which totals $247,500 for an 18-week season.
Posted by TigerMonkey7
Member since Jul 2021
5554 posts
Posted on 8/30/26 at 1:32 pm to
He seems to have added some pass rush juice in the off-season as well. Him and Princewill could make a nasty Edge Duo
Posted by Dylan
Bayou Barbary
Member since May 2009
3924 posts
Posted on 8/30/26 at 1:36 pm to
Some of you guys saying these 5th year guys are only for depth are idiots. The DT Harris was all sec in a position we’re looking at possibly starting true freshman. Of course he will play a lot, possibly start once he has more practices in. Dequan Wright is coming back into the same system he was in last year, so has as much experience as anyone, he’s a true Tight end that can block or receive. He had over 600 yds receiving last year. Pyburn led our defensive line in tackles last season and is going to come in in elite shape after trying to make a NFL team. All these guys will play a lot once we know if they’re for sure cleared.
Posted by Scoob
Near Exxon
Member since Jun 2009
24370 posts
Posted on 8/30/26 at 1:44 pm to
quote:

quote:

Whichever team that picks him up. League minimum for a rookie is almost 900K



But you have to be on the roster for the whole season.

Yeah, I believe the rule is, if you claim someone off waivers, they are on the active roster.

I also think if you pull someone from somebody else's practice squad once the season begins, same thing.

Numbers in preseason isn't always a big thing. You're not playing starters, and you're also looking at how much overall potential a lot more than in-game performance in a sloppy game. Interesting that he was playing LB, that tells me he isn't big enough to be an NFL DE. And I doubt he can cover in space like a LB needs to.
Posted by BiggaGeauxrilla
North Louisiana
Member since Dec 2017
4191 posts
Posted on 8/30/26 at 2:11 pm to
It was kinda a tongue and cheek commit. Not ment to be literal. Just pointing out we already lean on undersized DTs. But I do think it would be a different wrinkle. Might not work worth a shite but I'd like to try some different stuff if with this unique of a roster.
Posted by WMTigerFAN
Ouachita
Member since Feb 2005
5061 posts
Posted on 8/30/26 at 2:20 pm to
If he comes back to LSU and has an All-American type season is he once again draft eligible or is he a free agent available to all the NFL teams?
Posted by 1609tiger
Member since Feb 2011
3914 posts
Posted on 8/30/26 at 2:34 pm to
He won’t clear waivers
Posted by clamdip
Rocky Mountain High
Member since Sep 2004
22787 posts
Posted on 8/30/26 at 2:57 pm to
League roster spot rookie minimum: $885K
League practice squad for full season: $247K

Big difference.
Posted by clamdip
Rocky Mountain High
Member since Sep 2004
22787 posts
Posted on 8/30/26 at 2:59 pm to
He wasn't drafted so he'd be a free agent again next year.
Posted by Chalkywhite84
New orleans
Member since Dec 2016
35668 posts
Posted on 8/30/26 at 3:00 pm to
quote:

Whichever team that picks him up. League minimum for a rookie is almost 900K. LSU isn't paying that out this late for a rotational piece.


That's if he is on the team all yr.
Posted by tzimme4
Metairie
Member since Jan 2008
34465 posts
Posted on 8/30/26 at 3:33 pm to
AYS didn't have a source confirm lol.

Dude was drunk on the NFL transaction site and saw the Bucs reporter tweet. Jesus Christ
Posted by Jest a game
Member since Aug 2024
2965 posts
Posted on 8/30/26 at 3:41 pm to
Has to clear wavers first
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