Dolphins Sign Veteran Jason Pierre-Paul Following Phillips' Season-Ending Injury

Pierre-Paul, with 94½ career sacks and two Super Bowl wins, to provide veteran presence in young Dolphins defense.

The Miami Dolphins have signed veteran pass rusher Jason Pierre-Paul to bolster their defense following the loss of standout linebacker Jaelan Phillips to a season-ending Achilles tendon tear.
Pierre-Paul, a South Florida native, was previously on the Saints’ practice squad and has had stints with the Giants, Buccaneers, and Ravens in his 14-season career.
With 94½ sacks in his career, Pierre-Paul ranks seventh among active players and has won Super Bowls with the Giants in 2011 and with the Buccaneers in 2020.
Jaelan Phillips, who was placed on injured reserve, had 43 tackles, 6½ sacks, 1 interception, and 2 passes defensed in eight games this season.
Coach Mike McDaniel expressed confidence in the Dolphins' depth, noting that Andrew Van Ginkel, who replaced Phillips earlier in the season due to injuries, has ascended in Miami’s defense with four sacks and 42 tackles.