There’s something deeply human about wanting to finish where it all began — a poetic full-circle moment that makes the long journey feel complete.
For former New York Giants star Jason Pierre-Paul, the thought of putting on Big Blue one more time feels like chasing the perfect final act.
At 36, JPP’s prime years may be behind him, but his passion for the game clearly isn’t.
Giants Have Edge Depth, But JPP Still Wants One Last Run
According to ESPN’s Jordan Raanan, Pierre-Paul has his sights set on a comeback — and he’s hoping the Giants will give him a shot during training camp.
The challenge? New York’s edge rusher room is already stacked. With Brian Burns and Kayvon Thibodeaux leading the charge and rookie Abdul Carter waiting in the wings, it’s hard to imagine a serious need at the position.
At this point, bringing in JPP would be more about nostalgia, leadership, and veteran presence than actual pass-rushing production.
A Long Road Since His Last Dominant Season
It’s been years since Pierre-Paul was truly a game-wrecker. His last standout season came in 2020 with the Buccaneers — 65 pressures, 13 sacks, and 39 tackles — a flashback to his glory days in New York.
Since then, he’s tallied just four sacks in each of the following two seasons, and barely saw the field in 2023, logging only 22 snaps. He didn’t play at all last year — but sometimes, time away reignites the competitive fire.
JPP Still Believes He’s Got Something to Give
Speaking with Raanan, Pierre-Paul made it clear how much a return to the Giants would mean to him.
“I think that’ll be dope. Tremendous,” he said. “To go back somewhere where my career started … the fans know me and know the type of player that I am.”
There’s something undeniably raw and sincere in his belief that he can still contribute.
“I’ll always be that type of player and just give ’em everything I got — and I know it’ll be more than enough.”
Can Pierre-Paul Actually Make the Team?
Let’s be real — this isn’t 2011, and JPP isn’t the explosive force that once tore through offensive lines like a tornado.
If he lands with the Giants, it would likely be as a camp body or veteran mentor — someone to push the younger guys and maybe earn a final roster spot as a locker room leader.
Still, there’s value in experience. JPP knows what it takes to win under the bright lights of MetLife Stadium. Even if he’s no longer the wrecking ball he once was, his presence could be that of a seasoned general — one who’s seen every battle, even if he’s not leading the charge anymore.
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