JASON PIERRE-PAUL NEWS

Appears likely to sit out Week 3 Pierre-Paul, who didn't practice Wednesday, recently received a second opinion on his injured shoulder and was recommended to rest for the Buccaneers' Week 3 game against the Rams,...

Impact Buccaneers head coach Bruce Arians has yet to officially comment on Pierre-Paul's status for Sunday's game, but the edge rusher is expected to heed advice from doctors and sit out. If that's the case, rookie first-round pick Joe Tryon could be on tap for his first career start at outside linebacker opposite Shaquil Barrett.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Doesn't practice Wednesday Head coach Bruce Arians said that Pierre-Paul (shoulder) was held out of Wednesday's practice and is considered day-to-day, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports.

Impact The extent of the injury is unknown, but it's possible that Arians is just giving Pierre-Paul another day off for rest like he did last week. The 32-year-old played 59 snaps in the Week 2 win over the Falcons and registered three tackles and one pass deflection.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Doesn't practice Friday Pierre-Paul (hand) didn't practice Friday, but he doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's contest against the Falcons, Carmen Vitali of the Buccaneers' official website rep...

Impact Pierre-Paul was limited Wednesday and didn't practice Thursday or Friday, but he is expected to suit up Sunday. Coach Bruce Arians said "he's fine" and that his missed practices were just for rest. The 32-year-old played 77 snaps Week 1 and registered six tackles.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Bruce Arians Updates Game Status Of Bucs OLB Jason Pierre-Paul Bucs OLB Jason Pierre-Paul has missed practice the last two days with a hand injury. Bruce Arians updated his status after practice.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021 • PEWTERREPORT.COM

Not practicing Thursday Pierre-Paul (hand) didn't participate at Thursday's practice.

Impact Pierre-Paul was a limited participant at Wednesday's session but was kept off the field Thursday. The veteran pass rusher play in all 16 games last year despite regularly missing practices, so he could still be available for Sunday's matchup with the Falcons even f he also sits out Friday's session.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Brady, Buccaneers begin defense of title against Cowboys

Lofty expectations don’t faze Tom Brady and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Brady, talented Buccaneers poised to defend Super Bowl title

Two days after listening to a stirring speech from Tom Brady and receiving glitzy Super Bowl rings during a private ceremony, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers reported to training camp and...

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

NFL Top 100: Bucs OLB Jason Pierre-Paul at No. 59 Tampa Bay Buccaneers outside linebacker Jason Pierre-Paul comes in at No. 59 on NFL Network’s list of the league’s top 100 players

AUGUST 16, 2021 • USATODAY.COM

'Top 100 Players of 2021': Jason Pierre-Paul ' No. 59 Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Jason Pierre-Paul has been voted as the No. 59 player in the NFL on the "Top 100 Players of 2021" rankings.

AUGUST 16, 2021 • NFL.COM

Bucs linebacker Jason Pierre-Paul isn't done yet TAMPA, Fla. — It’s worth considering, having dealt with those creaky knees, the broken neck and the damaged hand, could this be the last dan...

AUGUST 12, 2021 • SACBEE.COM

Bucs finally getting Antonio Brown, Jason Pierre-Paul at full strength Injuries have slowed two veterans, but the Tampa Bay Buccaneers are finally getting the best versions of Antonio Brown and Jason Pierre-Paul

AUGUST 10, 2021 • USATODAY.COM

Packers OT Bakhtiari isn't setting timetable for his return

Green Bay Packers offensive tackle David Bakhtiari has used his big personality to make his presence felt in training camp even as he’s unable to practice

AUGUST 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Back on field Monday Pierre-Paul returned to practice Monday after a maintenance day off Sunday, Greg Auman of The Athletic reports.

Impact The veteran pass rusher already has enjoyed several productive camp practices where he has been busy pestering quarterbacks and knocking down passes. Pierre-Paul's 9.5 sacks over 16 games in 2020 represented his second-highest total in that category since 2014, and he appears primed for another productive IDP season across the stat sheet.

AUGUST 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Brady, Bucs eager to get to work, defend Super Bowl title

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are all in to try to repeat as Super Bowl champions

JULY 22, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Aggressive in spring practices Pierre-Paul was "pestering" OLBs coach Larry Foote for more reps during June minicamp, specifically looking to get more snaps in coverage, Carmen Vitali of Buccaneers.com reports.

Impact IDP managers won't want to see a star pass rusher dropping back in coverage, but versatility is part of the appeal with Pierre-Paul, who has now found considerable success in both 4-3 and 3-4 defenses. A knee injury limited his practice reps throughout much of last season, but he still managed to play each of Tampa's 20 games in the regular season and postseason, recording 11.5 sacks overall. Pierre-Paul's eager approach to June minicamp suggests he's made a full recovery from minor knee surgery in February.

JULY 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Super Bowl champions address wants, not needs in NFL draft

Theoretically, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers could have opted out of the NFL draft and still felt good about their chances of repeating as Super Bowl champions

MAY 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Super Bowl champs exercise fifth-year option on DT Vita Vea

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have exercised the fifth-year option on the contract defensive tackle Vita Vea signed as the 12th overall pick in the 2018 draft

APRIL 26, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Signs extension Pierre-Paul (knee) is signing a two-year contract extension through 2023, Jenna Laine of ESPN.com reports.

Impact This may be for cap purposes above all else, but it at least confirms he'll be back with the Bucs for 2021, teaming up with Shaquil Barrett to terrorize QBs off the edge. Pierre-Paul mentioned in February that he planned to have knee surgery, though he didn't make it sound like anything serious. Despite battling a knee injury throughout much of the season, Pierre-Paul started each of Tampa's 20 games, recording 9.5 sacks in the regular season and two more in the playoffs.

MARCH 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Free-agent pickups have made a difference for some champions

Long-term success is built through the draft, though teams can gain an edge toward winning a championship by supplementing their roster in free agency

MARCH 16, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Receivers Godwin, Robinson top franchise tag list

The big money that accompanies franchise tags for the 2021 season is going to receivers, safeties and linemen

MARCH 9, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Jason Pierre-Paul Undergoes Minor Surgery on Left Knee Pierre-Paul previously had an arthroscopic surgery on the same knee (left) in July to clean up cartilage that caused him discomfort.

FEBRUARY 24, 2021 • SI.COM

Getting another surgery Pierre-Paul said Wednesday that he will undergo a procedure on his knee, Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact The 32-year-old pass rusher played at least 78 percent of defensive snaps in each of the Bucs' 20 games this past season, despite battling a knee injury that limited his practice reps throughout the year. Pierre-Paul claims he was at only 70 percent strength, and he notes that the upcoming surgery should help him get back to 100 percent before the 2021 campaign begins. He has one season remaining on a two-year, $25 million contract, with $5 million of his $12.5 million salary guaranteed for 2021, per OverTheCap.com.

FEBRUARY 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Another impactful season Pierre-Paul, who compiled three solo tackles and a pass breakup Sunday during the Buccaneers' 31-9 win over the Chiefs in Super Bowl LV, finished the 2020 regular season with 55 ta...

Impact The veteran edger rusher was in as fine a form as ever during the 2020 campaign. He played in every game for the third time in four years while posting his second-best sack tally of the last six seasons, and his four forced fumbles were a career high. Pierre-Paul inked a two-year, $25 million deal with Tampa Bay last offseason, so he seems assured of returning to the fold and playing a prominent role once again in 2021.

FEBRUARY 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Brady-Brate trophy pass wows Bucs' Super Bowl boat parade

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers held a boat parade to celebrate their championship on a sun-splashed day with thousands of fans lining the Hillsborough River near downtown Tampa

FEBRUARY 10, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Buccaneers defense rises to occasion again in Super Bowl win

Tampa Bay’s defense finished its redemption tour with a Super Bowl championship

FEBRUARY 8, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS