Overview
- Pierre-Paul agreed to join Tampa Bay’s practice squad Monday following a successful workout, per Ian Rapoport with corroboration from Mike Garafolo, Tom Pelissero and Adam Schefter.
- The veteran edge rusher has not played in an NFL game since Dec. 11, 2023, when he was with the Dolphins after a brief stint with the Saints.
- He returns to a familiar setting where he posted 33 sacks in 54 games from 2018–2021 and contributed to the Buccaneers’ Super Bowl LV run.
- Tampa Bay sits at 7–6 during a recent skid and is seeking pass-rush reinforcement for a playoff push, with modest expectations given Pierre-Paul’s two-year absence.
- Reporting from Fox Sports indicates the addition was not prompted by Reddick’s ankle issue, which the team does not view as long-term.