Jason Pierre-paul
#91 LB · Tampa Bay Buccaneers
1 transaction this offseason
Pass RusherIron Man
Height
6'5"
Weight
270 lbs
Age
37
Draft
2010, Rd 1, #15
Experience
14 yrs
LB Rank
#84 / 338
N/A
CVIA
B-
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The Verdict on Jason, in One Read
On the field, Jason Pierre-paul grades out as a strong LB for Tampa Bay Buccaneers (B- Performance). That places him 84th of 338 graded linebackers. The public read is very positive (A Sentiment), drawn from current news and social signal rather than the box score. With 14+ seasons of track record, these grades rest on a deep sample.
Career StatsB-
| Year | Team | GP | Tkl | Sacks | INT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career |  | 183 | 632 | 94.0 | 5 |
| 2025 | | 3 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| 2023 |  | 3 | 2 | 0.0 | 0 |
| 2022 |  | 14 |
Contract terms haven't been reported.
Performance Analysis
B-
#84 of 338 LBs
FCA+
Jason Pierre-Paul, a 14-year veteran and former first-round pass rusher, remains a rotational edge presence for Tampa Bay despite entering the twilight of his career. At 37 years old with 183 games of NFL experience, Pierre-Paul brings proven pedigree and football intelligence to a rebuilding defensive line. His current B- grade reflects a player still capable of contributing value in limited snaps, though his production has notably declined from his elite years. Pierre-Paul's pass-rush instincts remain above water, recording 0.21 sacks per game—a mark that exceeds the NFL average of 0.15 and demonstrates his ability to find the quarterback even in a reduced role. His pass defense rate of 0.36 per game significantly outpaces the league average of 0.18, suggesting he remains a disruptive force on the line of scrimmage. However, his tackle production at 1.86 per game trails the NFL average of 2.19, and a concerning downward trajectory—dropping from a C in 2022 to a D+ in 2023—indicates compounding physical limitations. Looking ahead, Pierre-Paul's window is closing rapidly. At 37, durability and availability will determine whether he can stabilize at a C level or continue declining. The Buccaneers should monitor whether his current season's modest uptick represents stabilization or a temporary bounce. Expect a depth piece role going forward rather than any resurgence; his best value lies as a situational pass rusher and mentor to younger edge talent.
Performance vs. NFL Position Average
Tackles/Game1.86
Below Avg
How Jason Compares at the Position
Jason Pierre-paul ranks 84th of 338 graded linebackers by performance. That slots Jason between Yaya Diaby (B-) just ahead and Shemar James (B-) just behind.
Graded higher
Yaya DiabyTampa Bay BuccaneersB-Zach CunninghamFree AgentB-Byron YoungPhiladelphia EaglesB-Jason Pierre-paulB-
Graded lower
Shemar JamesDallas CowboysFan Sentiment
A
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Low-risk depth gamble on a former star trying an NFL comeback. Media coverage emphasizes his two-year absence and practice squad status, suggesting modest expectations. The critical signal is his All-Pro pedigree versus obvious rust and age concerns. Fans see this as either inspired or desperate depending on playoff hopes. Tampa Bay gets cheap pass rush help with minimal downside if he contributes immediately.
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