The Kansas City Chiefs waived rookie defensive lineman Jack Pyburn after completing a last-minute deal with the Indianapolis Colts for star wide receiver Josh Downs at the 2026 NFL trade deadline.
Pyburn — a former Florida Gator and Louisiana State University Tiger — started his professional career as a free agent with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers after the 2026 NFL Draft, and was claimed off waivers by the Chiefs on August 31.
The move, which was ostensibly executed to make room for Downs on Kansas City's 53-man roster, was first reported by veteran insider Aaron Wilson in a post to his official Twitter account:
#Chiefs waived Jack Pyburn
— Aaron Wilson (@AaronWilson_NFL) November 10, 2026
While Pyburn had not managed to make an appearance with the Chiefs during Kansas City's first eight games in the 2026
regular season, he is sure to draw interest from franchises around the NFL that are in need of pass-rushers now that the trade deadline has officially passed.
This article originally appeared on Chiefs Wire: Chiefs waive rookie DL after last-minute trade for Colts WR Josh Downs
