JASON PIERRE-PAUL NEWS

Has 'chance to play' Sunday Buccaneers head coach Bruce Arians said Pierre-Paul (shoulder/hand) has a chance to play Sunday against the Bears, despite being listed as questionable after not practicing all wee...

Impact Rapoport adds that the Buccaneers have optimism that Pierre-Paul suits up, though the veteran edge rusher sounds like he'll go down as a game-time decision ahead of the 4:25 p.m. ET kickoff. if Pierre-Paul ends up sidelined for the third time this season, rookie first-round pick Joe Tryon-Shoyinka would likely pick up a start at the outside linebacker spot opposite Shaquil Barrett.

OCTOBER 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Sunday Pierre-Paul (shoulder/hand) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Bears.

Impact Pierre-Paul was unable to practice this week due to the hand and shoulder injuries, but he still has a chance of suiting up versus Chicago. The 32-year-old regularly played in games without practicing last season, though it's unclear how likely that is to happen this weekend.

OCTOBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Available Thursday Pierre-Paul (shoulder/finger) is active for Thursday's game against Philadelphia.

Impact Pierre-Paul carried a questionable designation heading into Thursday's matchup, but he'll be able to play through his broken finger once again. He racked up three tackles (two solo) against the Dolphins in Week 5.

OCTOBER 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Buccaneers face Eagles looking to avoid Thursday letdown

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OCTOBER 13, 2021

Questionable again Pierre-Paul (shoulder) is listed as questionable for Thursday's game against the Eagles, Carmen Vitali of the Buccaneers' official site reports.

Impact Pierre-Paul was also listed as questionable for Week 5 against Miami due to his broken finger, but he played through the issue and handled 75 percent of defensive snaps. The veteran has expressed confidence that he can keep playing through the issue, so it appears that he's trending in the right direction for Thursday night.

OCTOBER 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Super Bowl champions begin short week of prep for Eagles

So much for the prospect of complacency creeping into the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, who are off to a 4-1 start and not showing any signs of being satisfied with the way they’ve perform...

OCTOBER 11, 2021

Jason Pierre-Paul on Battling Injuries, Preparing to Face Eagles ' Press Conference  Outside linebacker Jason Pierre-Paul spoke to the media on Monday ahead of week 6 vs. the Philadelphia Eagles.

OCTOBER 11, 2021 • BUCCANEERS.COM

Dealing with broken finger Pierre-Paul has been playing through a broken finger recently, Carmen Vitali of the Buccaneers' official site reports.

Impact Pierre-Paul was back in action Sunday after he missed two weeks with a shoulder injury, but he's still dealing with a finger issue. However, he seems confident that he'll be able to play through the injury. The 32-year-old was on the field for 76 percent of the Buccaneers' defensive snaps against the Dolphins, and he recorded three tackles (two solo).

OCTOBER 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Brady's 5 TD passes to pace Bucs' 45-17 rout of Dolphins

Tom Brady threw for 411 yards and five touchdowns as Antonio Brown became the fastest NFL player to 900 receptions and the defending Super Bowl champion Tampa Bay Buccaneers rolled...

OCTOBER 10, 2021

Ready to go Pierre-Paul (shoulder/hand) is active for Sunday's matchup against the Dolphins.

Impact Pierre-Paul missed two consecutive games with the injuries, but he'll make his return against the Dolphins. He should be projected to take on a major role along the Buccaneers' defensive line. In two games this season, Pierre-Paul has recorded nine tackles and one pass defended.

OCTOBER 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Sunday Pierre-Paul (shoulder/hand) is listed as questionable on the Bucs' injury report ahead Sunday's contest against the Dolphins, Greg Auman of The Athletic reports.

Impact Pierre-Paul will take a designation into the weekend, despite head coach Bruce Arians previously saying that the veteran edge rusher will be available Sunday. Joe Tryon-Shoyinka has played well in Pierre-Paul's absence, but Tampa Bay certainly would like to have the latter back as soon as possible.

OCTOBER 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Bruce Arians Gives Injury Updates: Gronk Won't Play, Jason Pierre-Paul Will ' Press Conference Head coach Bruce Arians spoke to the media on Friday ahead of week 5 vs the Miami Dolphins.

OCTOBER 8, 2021 • BUCCANEERS.COM

Will be active Sunday Pierre-Paul (shoulder) will be available for Sunday's contest against the Dolphins, Greg Auman of The Athletic reports.

Impact Pierre-Paul is set to make his return after missing two straight contests due to the shoulder injury. Joe Tryon-Shoyinka recorded two sacks in the veteran's place in Week 4, but Pierre-Paul will likely assume his starting role in Week 5. The 32-year-old had nine tackles and one pass deflection through the first two games of the season.

OCTOBER 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Bucs corner Jamel Dean, edge rusher Jason Pierre-Paul return to practice Both worked out on a limited basis during the team’s indoor session.

OCTOBER 6, 2021 • TAMPABAY.COM

Bucs off to 3-1 start, though there's room for improvement

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are 3-1, though there’s lots of room for improvement after they beat the Patriots in Tom Brady’s much-anticipated return to New England

OCTOBER 5, 2021

Ruled out for Week 4 Pierre-Paul (shoulder) has been ruled out for Sunday's contest against the Patriots, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports.

Impact Pierre-Paul didn't practice Wednesday or Thursday before logging a limited session Friday. He was expected to be a game-time decision, but the Buccaneers will elect to be cautious and sit the veteran for a second straight week. Joe Tryon-Shoyinka will likely continue to see an increased role during Pierre-Paul's absence.

OCTOBER 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Bucs' Rob Gronkowski, Jason Pierre-Paul out vs. Patriots Bucs coach Bruce Arians also said freshly signed cornerback Richard Sherman will be active for Sunday night, but might not play

OCTOBER 2, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Upgraded to questionable Pierre-Paul (shoulder) is officially listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's matchup with the Patriots and figures to be a game-time decision, Carmen Vitali of the team's official...

Impact Pierre-Paul was previously considered unlikely to play Sunday, so he appears to be trending quickly in the right direction. Still, his final status will depend on how his shoulder is feeling during pregmae warmups. If he is ultimately unable to go, look for Joe Tryon-Shoyinka to again see increased snaps in his absence.

OCTOBER 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Richard Sherman will be available Sunday for Bucs. So might Jason Pierre-Paul Additionally, Rob Gronkowski was spotted Friday after missing the last two days of practice.

OCTOBER 1, 2021 • TAMPABAY.COM

Brady, Belichick in spotlight as Buccaneers visit Patriots

Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady is set to make his first return to Foxborough since departing New England in free agency following the 2019 season

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

Bruce Arians Gives Injury Updates on Jason Pierre-Paul, Jaydon Mickens ' Press Conference Head coach Bruce Arians spoke to the media on Friday ahead of the team's Week 3 matchup vs. the Los Angeles Rams.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021 • BUCCANEERS.COM

Unlikely to play Week 4 Coach Bruce Arians said Monday that he doesn't foresee Pierre-Paul (shoulder) playing Sunday in New England, Greg Auman of The Athletic reports.

Impact Pierre-Paul opted to take the advice from team doctors and sit out Week 3, and it appears that he will be sidelined for at least one more week. Joe Tryon-Shoyinka played 49 defensive snaps in his absence against the Rams and totaled two tackles and one pass deflection. If Pierre-Paul does sit out, Tryon will likely see a similar workload again in Week 4.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Super Bowl champs looking at ways to improve ground game

When Tom Brady scrambles three times and is your leading rusher, the running game clearly is not working the way it should

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

Brady doesn't get much help from other Bucs in loss to Rams

With the likes of LeBron James, Emmy-winning actor Jason Sudeikis and rapper Dr. Dre in attendance, Tom Brady’s first game in shouting distance of Hollywood was every bit the star-...

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

The Latest: 49ers aim to join 5 other teams at 3-0

The San Francisco 49ers are hoping to join five other teams at 3-0 as Week 3 of the NFL season winds down

SEPTEMBER 26, 2021