Jason Pierre-Paul is officially back.
The Buccaneers pass-rusher has been activated for the team's Week 8 matchup against the Titans, the team announced Saturday.
Jason Pierre-Paul has been cleared to play. Bucs get a boost for Sunday’s game vs. the Titans.
— Luke Easterling (@LukeEasterling) October 26, 2019
Pierre-Paul returned to practice Tuesday for the first time since suffering a broken neck this offseason.
"He looked good, he looks fine, he’s healthy," coach Bruce Arians told reporters earlier this week. "He had a heck of a practice today ... he’s a little rusty, but he was good.
"He’s come back from some serious stuff and he’s kind of a freak of nature as far as healing. He has a great belief in his faith and I think sometimes that helps heal him.''
Pierre-Paul suffered a cervical fracture May 2 in a one-car accident in rainy conditions on I-95 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. After consulting with several specialists, he initially opted not to have neck surgery, though he did undergo the procedure later.
It marked the second offseason incident to sideline Pierre-Paul for a significant period after he lost part of his hand in a Fourth of July fireworks accident in 2015.
The Bucs placed him on the active/non-football injury list in June after it was reported the team didn't expect him back until October.
"All I can say is everything is good right now," Pierre-Paul said. "I’m on the right track, completely forward, and I got a lot to do in a short amount of time. That’s all I can say.''
Pierre-Paul, 30, led Tampa Bay with 12.5 sacks in 2018, becoming the first Bucs player to record double-digit sacks in 12 seasons.
The Bucs (2-4) are slated to visit the Titans (3-4) at 1 p.m. ET Sunday.