Jason Pierre-Paul is officially back in the NFL.
The veteran had already attempted a comeback and was a part of the New Orleans Saints’ practice squad.
Now, Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network reports that he’s heading home to sign with the Miami Dolphins in the wake of Jealean Phillips’ injury.
The former New York Giants star confirmed the news on Instagram, thanking the Saints organization before stating that he was heading to his hometown team.
JPP weighs in on his decision to sign with the #Dolphins https://t.co/LzIVFKyoK4 pic.twitter.com/mLjbrbbuN2
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) November 28, 2023
Pierre-Paul’s only appearance this season granted him two tackles on 17 snaps in the Saints’ loss to the Atlanta Falcons.
He had been a part of the team’s practice squad since Nov 16, and that performance wasn’t enough to get him a permanent spot on the active roster.
With Phillips missing the remainder of the season with an Achilles tear, the Dolphins were desperately in need of some depth on defense.
The three-time Pro Bowler was a first-round pick in 2010, spending his first eight seasons with the Giants before a four-year stint with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
He played for the Baltimore Ravens last season, making 13 starts and logging 26 tackles and three sacks.
Now, he’ll look to provide some experience for Vic Fangio’s defense, and he could help them fix one of their few issues.
The pass-rusher is obviously no longer in his prime, but with the playoffs just around the corner, it wouldn’t be much of a surprise to see him making a big impact as a two-time Super Bowl champion with more than enough experience at that level.
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