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Bucs' acquisition of Jason Pierre-Paul helps complete defensive line overhaul

TAMPA, Fla. -- Tampa Bay Buccaneers general manager Jason Licht vowed to leave no stone unturned when it came to improving his pass rush. He wasn't kidding.

After a failed attempt to land Robert Quinn, who went to the Miami Dolphins, and reported interest in Michael Bennett, who went to the Philadelphia Eagles, they're getting desperately-needed edge-rushing help in Jason-Pierre Paul via a trade with the New York Giants.

Yes, they managed to land Vinny Curry and subsequently cut Robert Ayers, but now their defensive line overhaul feels complete.