Tampa Bay Buccaneers edge rushers face roster uncertainty

Tampa Bay Buccaneers NFL preseason Chris Braswell Jack Pyburn NCAA eligibility

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers face roster decisions regarding their edge rusher depth. Former second-round pick Chris Braswell is reportedly at risk of being released from the 53-man roster following a struggle in the preseason opener, where he recorded a 34.4 defensive grade and no statistical contributions.

Undrafted free agent Jack Pyburn is competing for a spot in the edge room after recording two sacks against the New York Jets. Pyburn is among 16 athletes who were granted a temporary restraining order against the NCAA, which would allow them to seek a fifth year of college eligibility and enter the transfer portal if they are released from their NFL rosters before September 1st.

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Chris Braswell · Jack Pyburn · NCAA · Tampa Bay Buccaneers

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An NFL rookie had 2 sacks in preseason debut. Now he could return to college football [www.nytimes.com]

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Buccaneers Rookie Who Had 2 Sacks vs. Jets Now Could Be On His Way Out [www.si.com]

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Buccaneers Former Second-Round Pick Likely to Be Released [heavy.com]

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