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Jason Pierre-Paul | Defensive Lineman

Team: New York Giants
Age / DOB:  (24) / 1/1/1989
Ht / Wt:  6'5' / 278
College: South Florida
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Jason Pierre-Paul insists he was in shape last season.
Coach Tom Coughlin recently attributed JPP's down 2012 to conditioning issues, but he swears that's not the case. "I was always in great shape," Pierre-Paul claimed. "I’m still the same size this year. People say I look slimmer but I’m the same weight." According to JPP, he played at 273 pounds last season, and is currently 274. Still only 24, JPP is a good bet to rebound from his 6.5-sack 2012. Apr 16 - 10:05 PM
Source: ESPN New York

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Jason Pierre-Paul - DL - Giants

Coach Tom Coughlin blamed Jason Pierre-Paul's disappointing 2012 season on conditioning issues.

Pierre-Paul managed just 6.5 sacks and 66 tackles last year after taking the league by storm in 2011 with 16.5 sacks and 86 tackles. Coughlin says JPP was out of shape when he showed up in August and struggled throughout the year to get rid of the extra pounds. "He was big when he came to camp," Coughlin said. Pierre-Paul must show up at his playing weight of 275 pounds this year as he'll be asked to play more snaps. Free agent DE Osi Umenyiora is moving on.
Source: New York Post
Mar 21 - 10:00 AM
Jason Pierre-Paul - DL - Giants

The National Football Post's Dan Pompei is hearing that Jason Pierre-Paul will become the Giants' full-time left end in 2013.

Justin Tuck is expected to focus primarily on right end, and the Giants don't want the two flip-flopping sides as much as they did in recent years. With Osi Umenyiora headed out the door, Pierre-Paul and Tuck will both be counted on to play full complements of 2013 snaps. JPP has predominantly played right end in his career, but is stout enough to contain the run-heavy left edge.
Related: Justin Tuck
Source: National Football Post
Mar 17 - 9:11 AM
Jason Pierre-Paul - DL - Giants

Giants RE Jason Pierre-Paul (back, questionable) and S Kenny Phillips (knee, doubtful) will both start and play on Monday night versus the Redskins.

It's rare to go from doubtful and into the lineup, but Phillips has been adamant that he would play. There really wasn't a whole lot of worry surrounding Pierre-Paul. Both players are key pieces in helping contain Robert Griffin III.
Related: Kenny Phillips
Source: Kimberly Jones on Twitter
Mon, Dec 3, 2012 06:16:00 PM
Jason Pierre-Paul - DL - Giants

Giants RE Jason Pierre-Paul (back) missed practice on Saturday and is questionable for Monday night's tilt with the Redskins.

JPP also sat out of practice on Friday. Despite the "questionable" tag, head coach Tom Coughlin was optimistic about his 23-year-old defensive end's prospects of suiting up for Week 13. The task of containing Robert Griffin III would seem to be much tougher without Pierre-Paul in the lineup.
Sat, Dec 1, 2012 03:55:00 PM
Jason Pierre-Paul - DL - Giants

Giants RE Jason Pierre-Paul said he's only reached about 50 percent of his potential.

It's scary to think that Pierre-Paul is only in his third NFL season. Last year, he terrorized the league to the tune of 16.5 sacks and 86 tackles. JPP is right there with Jared Allen in terms of IDP options along the defensive line.
Source: Newark Star-Ledger
Wed, Sep 5, 2012 10:05:00 AM
Jason Pierre-Paul - DL - Giants

Giants DE Justin Tuck believes the "sky is the limit" for Jason Pierre-Paul long term because of JPP's athleticism and work ethic.

"I really don't see anybody who has that ability to adjust his body in positions that he can do," Tuck observed. "A man that big should not be allowed to do that. He's truly a freak. The sky is the limit for him and I know we use that cliché a lot, but it's really true with him because of his work ethic." JPP has 21 sacks and four forced fumbles through his first 32 NFL games, despite only 12 starts.
Source: Yahoo Sports
Fri, Jun 8, 2012 01:44:00 PM
Jason Pierre-Paul - DL - Giants

Giants DC Perry Fewell is no longer worried about limiting Jason Pierre-Paul's snaps after the pass rusher played more than 100 against the Jets in Week 16.

JPP will get a breather with Osi Umenyiora due back this week, but he's not giving up the starting job. "He deserves to be the starter, there's no question about it," Umenyiora readily acknowledges. "The guy's playing at as high a level at defensive end as I've seen in a long time and I've been here a long time."
Related: Osi Umenyiora
Source: Newark Star-Ledger
Fri, Dec 30, 2011 10:57:00 AM
Jason Pierre-Paul - DL - Giants

Giants DE Jason Pierre-Paul was selected to next month's Pro Bowl despite not being a choice on the fans' ballot, which comprises 33 percent of the selection process.

The 2010 first-round pick wasn't even supposed to be a starter for the Giants, but has played monster snaps thanks to injury-plagued years from Osi Umenyiora and Justin Tuck. Simply one of the most unstoppable pass rushers in the league this season, Pierre-Paul enters Week 17 with 81 tackles and 16 sacks.
Source: ProFootballTalk on NBCSports.com
Tue, Dec 27, 2011 08:45:00 PM
Jason Pierre-Paul - DL - Giants

Giants DE Jason Pierre-Paul earned NFC Defensive Player of the Week honors for his dominant performance against the Cowboys in Week 14.

JPP had eight tackles, two sacks, and a safety in addition to blocking the potential game-tying field goal. Prior to that game, NFL Films guru Greg Cosell called Pierre-Paul's Week 13 performance the best he's seen by a pass rusher all season. There's not a more dominant defensive player in the league since Osi Umenyiora went down with an injury.
Tue, Dec 13, 2011 04:51:00 PM
Jason Pierre-Paul - DL - Giants

Giants DE Jason Pierre-Paul was a destructive force in New York's Week 14 win over the Cowboys, notching two sacks while blocking what would have been a game-tying field goal with just :01 remaining.

On a night where Osi Umenyiora (ankle) was inactive and Justin Tuck (toe) was hobbling, Pierre-Paul was a one-man pass rush, haranguing Romo from the opening play to final whistle. Now with 13 sacks in 13 games, Pierre-Paul is making a strong push for All-Pro honors.
Mon, Dec 12, 2011 12:26:00 AM
Jason Pierre-Paul - DL - Giants

ESPN's Sal Paolantonio confirms that Giants DE Jason Pierre-Paul has been medically cleared from his concussion and will play in Week 9.

CBS' Charley Casserly erroneously reported Sunday morning that Pierre-Paul would not be available against the Patriots. Since, both the New York Post and ESPN have issued strong reports that he will play. The Giants-Pats game isn't until 4:15PM ET, but we are confident that Pierre-Paul will be available and would count on him in an IDP league. JPP ranks fifth in the NFL in sacks.
Sun, Nov 6, 2011 10:17:00 AM
Jason Pierre-Paul - DL - Giants

Updating a previous item, the New York Post expects Jason Pierre-Paul to play in Sunday's game against New England.

This conflicts with earlier reports that Pierre-Paul wouldn't be available. It now appears he has received clearance from the Giants medical staff and will be active.
Source: Paul Schwartz on Twitter
Sun, Nov 6, 2011 10:03:00 AM
Jason Pierre-Paul - DL - Giants

Jason Pierre-Paul (neck) and CB Prince Amukamara (foot) will not play in Sunday's game against New England.

Pierre-Paul leads the Giants with 8.5 sacks, including four in last three games. He was considered a game-time decision after missing Friday's practice. Amukamara wouldn't have seen significant playing time if active so he'll have to wait until next week to get his first professional action.
Related: Prince Amukamara
Source: Charley Casserly on Twitter
Sun, Nov 6, 2011 09:05:00 AM
Jason Pierre-Paul - DL - Giants

DE Jason Pierre-Paul (neck) and rookie CB Prince Amukamara (foot) both made the trip to New England for the Giants' Week 9 game against the Patriots.

It's a good sign for JPP's chances of getting on the field, as players with injuries that travel typically will play. Amukamara, on the other hand, will be eased into his first professional action if he is indeed ready to go.
Related: Prince Amukamara
Source: ProFootballTalk.com
Sat, Nov 5, 2011 06:59:00 PM

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