Jason Pierre-Paul‘s comeback is already on its second team.
NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported on Monday evening that the Miami Dolphins are likely to sign Pierre-Paul from the New Orleans Saints practice squad.
Pierre-Paul essentially confirmed the transaction via Instagram, as he thanked the Saints organization and then wrote he was “coming home” with a Dolphins emoji ending his post.
Pierre-Paul was signed to the Saints’ practice squad on Nov. 16 and recorded two tackles on 17 snaps for New Orleans on Sunday in its loss to the Atlanta Falcons. However, he reverted back to the Saints’ practice squad on Monday, making him eligible to be signed by the Dolphins.
Miami will look for the three-time Pro Bowl defensive end to aid in filling the void left by Jaelan Phillips, who was lost for the season after suffering an Achilles tear in Friday’s win over the New York Jets.
Pierre-Paul will bring his Super Bowl and Pro Bowl experience to Vic Fangio’s defense on South Beach.
The 34-year-old was selected in the first round by the New York Giants in 2010. He spent eight seasons playing in New York, followed by four seasons with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and then played last year with the Baltimore Ravens before joining the Saints. Pierre-Paul has won a Super Bowl each with the Giants and the Bucs.
Pierre-Paul signed with the Ravens a few games into the previous season and began 13 games, accumulating three sacks and 26 tackles.
Pierre-Paul is now departing from the Bayou after a brief visit and heading towards Florida. He aims to strengthen the depleted pass rush for the Dolphins, who currently hold the first place in AFC East.
