Overview
- Pierre-Paul rejoined the Buccaneers this week, with outlets differing on whether he signed to the practice squad or on a prorated one-year deal.
- He was not among Tampa Bay’s Week 15 elevations and will not face Atlanta, as the team elevated Adam Gotsis and J. T. Gray instead.
- The 36-year-old last appeared in games in 2023 and last played a full season in 2022, carrying career totals of 94.5 sacks and 127 tackles for loss.
- Coaches are giving him time to get into football shape and learn the defense before any potential snaps in the coming weeks.
- Tampa Bay seeks a pass-rush boost after logging 32 sacks overall but only seven in the past five games, with the team 7-6 in a tight NFC South race; Pierre-Paul said he feels good and plans to make the most of the opportunity.