Overview
- Multiple outlets including NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport and ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported the reunion following Pierre-Paul’s Monday workout in Tampa.
- Pierre-Paul has not appeared in an NFL game since Dec. 11, 2023, when he logged the last of a three-game stint split between the Dolphins and Saints.
- He previously spent 2018–2021 with Tampa Bay, posting 33 sacks and helping the Buccaneers win Super Bowl LV under Todd Bowles.
- Coverage frames the move as veteran depth for a pass rush searching for consistency on a 7–6 team in a tight NFC South race, with injuries at edge a contributing factor.
- Speaking Tuesday, Pierre-Paul said he never considered retiring and feels in strong shape, though reports suggest the team is not counting on an immediate major role.