JPP Status Updated
August 30th, 2019
Roster move.
For those thinking Bucs sackmeister Jason Pierre-Paul would be ready in September to snap on a chinstrap since he appeared on the Bucs’ sideline last week without his neck brace, think again.
Per NFL uber insider Adam Schefter, JPP won’t play for the Bucs until at least the end of October after the Bucs updated his roster status today.
Buccaneers are placing DE Jason Pierre-Paul (neck) on reserve/non-football injury list, which means he cannot play for at least the first six weeks of the season, per source.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) August 30, 2019
Given those requirements, JPP won’t be eligible to play until the Bucs travel to Tennessee Oct. 27. Again, depending on how JPP recovers in his rehab from his broken neck.
JPP injured his neck just days after the draft when the rig he was driving down I-95 in South Florida hydroplaned and he lost control. Until last week, JPP was wearing a neck brace.
August 30th, 2019 at 3:46 pm
never fear there is plenty of time for this knucklehead to do something else stupid to ensure the season is a complete loss… dumbest player in nfl history period.
August 30th, 2019 at 3:47 pm
Bucs shoulda dumped JPP like a bad habit..quick! I betcha ‘Easy Money Sweezy” is his mentor. I betcha Bellacheat would have moved on. But then again, we are..The Bucs.
August 30th, 2019 at 3:47 pm
Can’t he snap on a chinstrap over the neck brace?
Seriously, if he plays at all this year, it would be a miracle.
August 30th, 2019 at 3:53 pm
I like JPP and it was a good trade last year, but the Bucs need cap space and the dude broke his neck. They should have bit the bullet and let him go.
August 30th, 2019 at 3:58 pm
I thought JW was the “Uber insidHer”.
August 30th, 2019 at 4:04 pm
Can’t afford for him to miss 2 games let alone a minimum of six. Should have released him and used that money elsewhere, like o-line help or another pass rusher. But hey that’s Licht for ya.
August 30th, 2019 at 4:06 pm
Who was it that. said it was smoke and he would be ready week one?
August 30th, 2019 at 4:07 pm
JPP is now Al B. Tross. Licht won’t cut him…zero pressure to perform as 10 year GM and traded for him only a year ago.
August 30th, 2019 at 4:08 pm
id cut him….even when he comes back theres no guarantee he’ll be a sackmaster….
GO BUCS!!!!!
August 30th, 2019 at 4:14 pm
Dude’s on track and he’s gonna be fine. He has 8 weeks of rehab, and as long as they stick to protocol, he could be ready end of Oct/first of Nov…again, I just hope we’re in a position for him to make an impact…
August 30th, 2019 at 4:15 pm
DBS Says:
August 30th, 2019 at 4:06 pm
Who was it that. said it was smoke and he would be ready week one?
I never predicted week 1 but I was one of those guys that kept saying sooner rather than later. I freely admit that I am wrong!
August 30th, 2019 at 4:21 pm
This is what I figured might happen. NFI for first 6 games. Then Bucs have BYE-WEEK after those games. Next game on 10/27 at Tennessee Titans.
JPP will be ready to roll for that game!!
August 30th, 2019 at 4:24 pm
Is there anyone really surprised by this?……..I’m in the camp that says we should cut him or negotiate an out…..and resign him next year if he’s inclined….or simply move on.
It is a huge gamble to assume he will be able to play at the same level as before.
August 30th, 2019 at 4:26 pm
With all the weaknesses on this team, yet another dumb$ss move by Licht My Balls. He should have been released outright.
August 30th, 2019 at 4:30 pm
With his move to NFI, can we put that game salary back into our Cap Space?
August 30th, 2019 at 4:42 pm
the disrespect for jpp and licht for making the move guys jpp just had more sacks last year then anyone in so long for the Bucs if we’re in position for him to make an impact when he comes back then he will make an impact
August 30th, 2019 at 4:42 pm
Those six weeks (or longer) will not count against the cap. So as of now, his cap money is freed up.
If he eventually returns this season, the cap hit will be minus the time not played.
August 30th, 2019 at 4:57 pm
Tmaxipad, dumbest commenter in commenting history…
August 30th, 2019 at 5:02 pm
Cut him. This will give us salary space to sign another kicker.
August 30th, 2019 at 5:07 pm
We thrive on bad news and losing….
August 30th, 2019 at 5:13 pm
@Geno711
Credit to you. But it was not you. It was someone who knows more than anyone here or on the team believe me. And they will tell you so.
August 30th, 2019 at 5:22 pm
This can’t possibly be surprising to anyone. End of October would be absolute best case scenario.
More likely, he’ll come back in December if the Bucs have a decent record, or else not at all.
In other news, t max is still an idiot. Another shocker, I know.
August 30th, 2019 at 5:43 pm
Yeah 6 weeks, just in time to get his Ferrari back from the body shop…. can’t wait to see what other stupid things he can do with it.
August 30th, 2019 at 5:58 pm
im on the fence on whether we shouldve released him. Great points above. He’s not counting against the cap and he def is our first double digit sacker in a while. According to how fast it heals and if he can come back 100%, then im all in on keeping him….if anything for the Joe who keeps whining about drafting D. White instead of an edge rusher.
Then again, his age and experience in a 3-4 perplexes me. I dont know. As much as the O line needs help, im in that camp too.
August 30th, 2019 at 6:04 pm
Regarding JPP:
NOSBOS Says:
July 24th, 2019 at 5:29 pm
Like I stated a month ago, the injury is bogus. He’ll play week 1.
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Joe, please check your sources 😁
August 30th, 2019 at 6:55 pm
Sounds like Bucs will need the JPP boost, Bucs can always trade him if we are at the bottom of the barrel up til 10/29/19. So much better than just the last 4 games.
August 30th, 2019 at 7:10 pm
Just the first chess move, in a long set of moves directed by the Glazer’s counsel to get out of every penny of JPP’ s $14.7 million dollar salary. The $7.5 million injury guarantee won’t be paid for injuries away from football, and certainly not while on the NFI list.
Glazer’s counsel as the puppeteer. Mark it down.
August 30th, 2019 at 7:38 pm
I will be pleasantly surprised if he offers anything for the Bucs this season. Anything will be a bonus.
August 30th, 2019 at 7:44 pm
Does he get paid, and count against the cap during that time?
August 30th, 2019 at 8:07 pm
why would you cut the best player on the team,jpp is hurt,stop worrying about how much money he makes.
August 30th, 2019 at 8:26 pm
Hodad Says:
August 30th, 2019 at 7:44 pm
“Does he get paid, and count against the cap during that time?”
He gets paid but it does not count against the cap. Being a non football injury, there may be a way to not pay him. Not sure. Either way does not hurt the cap.
And that f he returns during the season it is pro-rated.
August 30th, 2019 at 8:42 pm
Those six weeks (or longer) will not count against the cap. So as of now, his cap money is freed up.
If he eventually returns this season, the cap hit will be minus the time not played.
Are you guys stupid. Why cut a guy that is not costing anything?
If he doesn’t come back this year we have him next year hopefully healthy.
August 30th, 2019 at 8:50 pm
So JPP comes back to practice after week 6 (Panthers at home). Then we have the Bye week. Then he works his way back into the rotation and gets into playing shape for the next three games. This would mean he could/should be playing full tilt for the last seven games of the season.
Surely that would be a boost if we have any chance to make a run for the playoffs by then. Let us see how our first six games go. Let’s not get ahead of ourselves yet.
Go Bucs! Beat the 49ers first!
August 30th, 2019 at 8:53 pm
Should have dumped those Firestones for Pirellis, I’m tellin’ ya’…
August 30th, 2019 at 10:03 pm
bucfan using the world playoff in any post is hilarious and could result in the clearly delusional individual to be baker acted…
this is a 4-12 roster ladies get used to it and accept it… it’s the bucs if you have hope you are just setting yourself up for failure and the inevitable NUTPUNCH! cups are 2 for 1 at academy sports and walmart stock up
August 30th, 2019 at 10:14 pm
Good Lord gents…JPP does NOT, I repeat he does not get paid while on the NFI list. Go look up the CAN, under that list and it’s ramifications. No pay period. And ask @macabee.
August 30th, 2019 at 10:15 pm
*CBA
August 30th, 2019 at 10:35 pm
Consider JPP added ammunition for a playoff push this year.
He will be coming in with fresh legs too so don’t be shocked if he makes a major impact.
GO BUCS!!!
August 30th, 2019 at 10:37 pm
Macabee can you confirm this?
Where is Macabee?
August 31st, 2019 at 11:17 am
Max
I like football players with all heart and no brains. Much better than it being the other way around. #mcicecream