The Miami Dolphins introduced in a line of defense reinforcement after dropping younger star Jaelan Phillips for the season to an Achilles damage.
The Dolphins are reportedly anticipated to signal two-time Tremendous Bowl champion Jason Pierre-Paul off the New Orleans Saints follow squad this week, per NFL Community.
Phillips had a towel over his head on a medical cart in the course of the Dolphins’ Black Friday matchup with the New York Jets on the street, which pointed to a extreme damage.
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Jason Pierre-Paul of the Baltimore Ravens in motion towards the Carolina Panthers in the course of the second half at M&T Financial institution Stadium, November 20, 2022, in Baltimore. (Scott Taetsch/Getty Pictures)
At this level within the season, it’s one the Dolphins didn’t need to see as they’re hoping to safe an AFC East title – they presently lead the division – whereas heading to the playoffs.
However they’re anticipated to herald somebody who is aware of play within the postseason as Pierre-Paul received the Tremendous Bowl in his second yr with the New York Giants, and in 2021 with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Tom Brady’s first season with the squad.
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He was on the Saints’ follow squad this month after being a free agent. He was introduced as much as the energetic roster on Sunday, when the Saints fell to their NFC South rival Atlanta Falcons, 24-15, on the street.
Pierre-Paul received simply 17 snaps within the recreation, although he had two tackles in his restricted time.
Jason Pierre-Paul of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers warms up previous to enjoying the Los Angeles Rams within the NFC Divisional Playoff recreation at Raymond James Stadium on January 23, 2022. (Mike Ehrmann/Getty Pictures)
Pierre-Paul, 34, spent his 2022 season with the Baltimore Ravens, enjoying in 14 video games and totaling three sacks and 26 mixed tackles.
He was with the Bucs for 4 seasons previous to his fast stint in Baltimore, which got here after eight seasons on the Giants’ line of defense.
Recognized for his velocity in his prime, Pierre-Paul can nonetheless get to the quarterback, and the Dolphins can use all the assistance they’ll get on a protection that has performed effectively this season.
Jason Pierre-Paul of the Baltimore Ravens celebrates in the course of the recreation towards the Denver Broncos at M&T Financial institution Stadium on December 4, 2022, in Baltimore. (G Fiume/Getty Pictures)
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It’s unknown if Pierre-Paul will make his Dolphins debut on Sunday after they face the Washington Commanders on the street.
