The Tampa Bay Buccaneers today elevated outside linebacker Jason Pierre-Paul from the practice squad to the active roster for the team's Week 17 game against the Miami Dolphins. It marks his second elevation of the season.
Pierre-Paul (6-5, 270) signed to Tampa Bay's practice squad on December 9. He was elevated from the practice squad for the team's Week 16 game against the Carolina Panthers, making his season debut and appearing in a reserve capacity on defense. Pierre-Paul has played in 183 career games between the New York Giants, Baltimore Ravens, New Orleans Saints, Miami Dolphins and Buccaneers, making 150 starts and totaling 622 tackles (127 for loss), 167 quarterback hits, 94.5 sacks, 66 passes defensed, 21 forced fumbles, 10 fumble recoveries and five interceptions. Originally entering the league as a first-round selection (No. 15 overall) by the Giants in the 2010 NFL Draft, Pierre-Paul has earned All-Pro recognition and three Pro Bowl nods throughout his career. A two-time Super Bowl champion – including Super Bowl LV as a member of the Buccaneers – he played collegiately at College of the Canyons (2007), Fort Scott Community College (2008) and the University of South Florida (2009). In his lone season at USF, he garnered first-team All-America honors and first-team All-Big East recognition. The Deerfield Beach, Florida, native wears No. 91 for Tampa Bay.
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