Former New York Giants great Jason Pierre Paul has joined the New Orleans Saints as a member of their practice squad, according to reports.
“JPP” spent eight seasons with the Giants and helped them capture Super Bowl LXVI back in 2011, also being named First-Team All-Pro that year. The agile pass-rusher made his presence felt in the Giants’ defense and was able to maintain his level of excellence even after a fireworks accident forced him to have his right index finger amputated in 2015.
Pierre-Paul was a crucial component in a stout Tampa Bay Buccaneers defense that helped the team win the Super Bowl in 2020. JPP recorded 9.5 sacks and racked up six defended passes in their championship year.
He most recently played for the Baltimore Ravens in 2022 but saw a significant drop-off in production as a starter. Now 34 years old, Pierre-Paul will have another go at it with the Saints.
The Saints could use an added punch to their pass rush, as they’ve generated the fourth-fewest sacks in the NFL with 18. They also allow running backs to rush for 4.3 yards per carry which could be improved upon.
Pierre-Paul is far removed from his prime years with the Giants and Bucs but will have his shot to make the 53-man roster and add another chapter to a great overall career.
This post was published on 2023-11-16 10:37