A familiar face was back at the Tampa Bay Buccaneers practice facility.Tampa Bay has signed edge rusher Jason Pierre-Paul to the practice squad. Its a move that shows just how needy the Bucs are for help on the defensive line.Pi erre-Paul was asked Tuesday, What do you think you can bring to this roster?Wait and see, man. You know better than that. I could still have it, he said. I might not have it, whatcha you think?Pierre-Paul was a member of the Bucs Super Bowl team in 2020. He hasnt played a game in the NFL since December of 2023.I didnt think I wasnt going to play again, Pierre-Paul said. The opportunity presented itself, Im here. Familiar city, went to school in Tampa, won a Super Bowl in Tampa. Did great things in Tampa. Happy and excited Im here now.But, has he lost a step at 36-years-old?(My trainer) got me the best shape of my career, damn near, he said. Ive seen the results, running around the lake, running sprinters, running drills.In his four seasons with the Bucs (2018-2021), he racked up 33 sacks. If nothing else, his passion for the game and his personality are infectious.Just a little more juice in the building, quarterback Baker Mayfield said. Guys get excited about that. It puts the pressure on. When you bring guys in like that, youre trying to elevate the standard, the performance level.Hes brings that attitude you we used to see on the football field, defensive back Jamel Dean added. We know what to expect when hes out there. Its also just great in the locker room.The team has struggled to get pressure on the quarterback. Yaya Diaby leads the team with six sacks.Just because Ive been in the league for 14 years, I look at it like, how can we make this unit better? he said. If I see things that will help them out, then Im going to say something. Id rather say something than keep it to myself. I think were going to be a great unit. There is already a great unit. Im just bringing my talents to it.The Bucs defense has allowed nearly 30 points per game in their last five games.Tampa Bay will host Atlanta on Thursday night. ...read more read less