The Miami Dolphins waived pass rusher Jason Pierre-Paul on Tuesday to make room for rookie running back Chris Brooks, who came off injured reserve.Pierre-Paul, a three-time Pro Bowl defensive end and first-team All-Pro in 2011, signed with the Dolphins on November 28.
The South Florida native played just five defensive snaps in two games with the team and was inactive during Miami’s 30-0 win over the New York Jets on Sunday.Pierre-Paul, who turns 35 on New Year’s Day, is a two-time Super Bowl champion with 94.5 sacks in 180 games (150 starts) with the New York Giants (2010-17) and Tampa Buccaneers Bay (2018-21). ), the Baltimore Ravens (2022), the New Orleans Saints (2023) and the Dolphins. Selected by the Giants with the 15th overall pick in the 2010 NFL Draft, Pierre-Paul recorded 631 tackles, 167 quarterback hits, 21 forced fumbles, 10 fumble recoveries, five interceptions and three defensive touchdowns while playing defensive end and outside linebacker.Brooks, 23, had 15 carries for 94 yards in six games before suffering ankle and knee injuries. He was placed on injured reserve on October 20 and began practicing with the team on November 29.
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