The New Orleans Saints find themselves in first place in the NFC South, but they’re coming off a 27-19 loss to a short-handed Minnesota Vikings team and hold a mediocre 5-5 record.
They allowed Minnesota quarterback Joshua Dobbs, who has replaced the injured Kirk Cousins, to complete 23 of 34 passes for 268 yards even though superstar wide receiver Justin Jefferson is still out because of a hamstring injury.
The Saints may be getting something of an upgrade on defense, as Josina Anderson reports that pass rusher Jason Pierre-Paul is signing with them, per B/R Gridiron.
Jason Pierre-Paul is signing with the Saints, per @JosinaAnderson
NOLA adds to their defense ⚜️ pic.twitter.com/X87ANIbcrE
— B/R Gridiron (@brgridiron) November 14, 2023
Pierre-Paul hasn’t played yet this season, as he has been a free agent since March, and he last played in 2022 with the Baltimore Ravens, putting up 3.0 sacks, five tackles for loss, and five passes defended.
As recently as 2020, he made the Pro Bowl for the third time while helping the Tampa Bay Buccaneers win the Super Bowl in their first year with Tom Brady at quarterback.
The No. 15 pick in the 2010 NFL Draft, Pierre-Paul first emerged in 2011 with the New York Giants by posting 16.5 sacks, 28 QB hits, and 23 tackles for loss while being named to both the Pro Bowl and All-Pro First Team and winning his first Super Bowl ring.
At age 34, he isn’t what he used to be, but perhaps he will end up bolstering New Orleans’ pass rush as the team looks to reach the playoffs.
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