Buccaneers Sign Jason Pierre-Paul to Practice Squad

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers signed veteran defensive end Jason Pierre-Paul to their practice squad on Monday, December 8, after he impressed the team during a workout, marking a potential return to the NFL for the 36-year-old after two years away from meaningful action.

Pierre-Paul, a three-time Pro Bowl selection and two-time Super Bowl champion, last appeared in three games across stints with the New Orleans Saints and Miami Dolphins in 2023. His agents confirmed the move to NFL Network, noting that the defensive end had expressed interest in a comeback during the offseason but had drawn little attention until this opportunity. The signing reunites Pierre-Paul with the Buccaneers, where he played from 2018 to 2021 and contributed significantly to their 2020 Super Bowl victory, recording 9.5 sacks that season to earn his third Pro Bowl nod.

Tampa Bay, currently 7-6 and tied with the Carolina Panthers for the top spot in the NFC South, hopes the addition bolsters their pass rush as they chase a playoff berth with four games remaining. The team ranks in the middle of the league with 32 sacks this season and has struggled defensively since their Week 9 bye, going 1-4 while allowing...