Jason Pierre-Paul offers some words of wisdom on Instagram

See what Bucs outside linebacker Jason Pierre-Paul had to say to his fans on Instagram.

One of Bruce Arians’ goals entering the offseason — besides finding a new quarterback — was to try and keep his defense together. It seemed like a tall task considering guys like Shaq Barrett, Ndamukong Suh and Jason Pierre-Paul were all hitting free agency.

But as luck would have it, Tampa Bay was able to keep all three of those defensive stars, and perhaps the best signing was that of Jason Pierre-Paul. JPP played in only 10 games last season while recovering from a fractured neck he suffered last offseason, but in those 10 games he collected 8.5 sacks. If the Bucs can keep him healthy for a full 16 games, then Shaq Barrett’s single-season franchise record of 19.5 sacks, which he set last season, could be topped in 2020.

Pierre-Paul has a lot to offer on defense, but he also has some sage wisdom to offer his Instagram followers. Take a look at his recent post below.

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Report: Jason Pierre-Paul returning to Buccaneers on two-year deal

JPP played only 10 games in 2019 after suffering a fractured neck last offseason, but in those games, he totaled 8.5 sacks.

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers placed the franchise tag on star linebacker Shaq Barrett today, keeping the 2019 NFL sack leader in the bay for at least another year, and, hopefully, longer.

But, that’s not the only big news of the day for the Bucs defense. According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the team has agreed on a new two-year deal with pass rusher Jason Pierre-Paul. JPP played only 10 games in 2019 after suffering a fractured neck last offseason, but in those games, he totaled 8.5 sacks and helped draw some of the pressure off of Barrett. Bringing Pierre-Paul back along with Barrett ensures the Bucs’ defense will have two of their biggest stars playing for Todd Bowles for the foreseeable future.

Is it too soon for Bucs fans to start thinking playoffs? Of course not!

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Colts-Bucs Injury Report (Dec. 5): Jason Pierre-Paul limited in practice

Check out the latest injury report for the Indianapolis Colts and Tampa Bay Buccaneers ahead of Week 14’s game at Raymond James Stadium.

The Buccaneers have looked like one of the hottest teams in the NFL over the past two weeks, with convincing wins on the road against both the Atlanta Falcons and Jacksonville Jaguars.

And, unlike in past wins when the offense was the one carrying this team to victory, it’s been an all-around team effort on both sides of the ball. Tampa Bay is 3-1 in their past four games since they returned home to Raymond James Stadium in Week 10 following a five-game stretch on the road. It really makes you wonder how this season might’ve turned out had they not had to play road games in Los Angeles, London and Seattle.

The Colts have lost four of their last five games and have seen their playoff chances slip away. The Bucs would love to put the final nail in the coffin on Indy’s season, and, with the way Tampa Bay has been playing of late, there’s a could chance they’ll do just that.

With that, here is the injury report for both teams for December 5.

BUCCANEERS

G Alex Cappa (elbow) – Did Not Participate

CB Jamel Dean (shoulder) – Full Participation

T Demar Dotson (not injury related) – Full Participation

WR Chris Godwin (shin) – Full Participation

WR Scotty Miller (hamstring) – Did Not Participate

OLB Anthony Nelson (hamstring) – Did Not Participate

DL Rakeem Nuñez-Roches (not injury related) – Full Participation

OLB Jason Pierre-Paul (knee) – Limited Participation

CB M.J. Stewart (knee) – Limited Participation

QB Jameis Winston (knee) – Full Participation

COLTS

TE Mo Alie-Cox (thumb) – Full Participation

WR Parris Campbell (hand) – Full Participation

S Clayton Geathers (not injury related) – Full Participation

WR T.Y. Hilton (calf) – Did Not Participate

S Malik Hooker (foot) – Did Not Participate

RB Marlon Mack (hand) – Full Participation

CB Kenny Moore (knee) – Did Not Participate

K Adam Vinatieri (knee) – Did Not Participate

CB Rock Ya-Sin (ankle) – Limited Participation

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