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Bucs Bring Back JPP: Defensive Star Returns
9 Dec, 2025
Summary
- Jason Pierre-Paul signed to Buccaneers practice squad.
- He previously won Super Bowl LV with the team.
- Pierre-Paul has 94.5 career sacks in 14 seasons.
Veteran defensive end Jason Pierre-Paul is returning to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, signing with the team's practice squad. This move aims to bolster the Buccaneers' defensive line depth as the season progresses.
Pierre-Paul, 36, last played in the NFL in December 2023 for the Miami Dolphins before being waived. He is no stranger to Tampa Bay, having spent four seasons with the Buccaneers from 2018 to 2021. During his initial tenure, he was a key contributor, winning Super Bowl LV and recording two sacks in the NFC Championship Game.
His NFL career spans 14 seasons, beginning with the New York Giants, where he earned Pro Bowl honors and won Super Bowl XLVI. Across his career, Pierre-Paul has accumulated 631 tackles, 127 tackles for loss, and 94.5 sacks. He has also played for the Baltimore Ravens, New Orleans Saints, and Miami Dolphins.
