Reports are emerging that star New York Giants defensive end Jason Pierre-Paul has severely injured his hand in a forth of July fireworks accident.
REPORT: JASON PIERRE-PAUL INJURES HAND IN FIREWORKS ACCIDENT
Big Jason Pierre-Paul story about to break in S. Fla. He severely injured hand in fireworks accident. @Coach_Eisy first to hint at situation
— Andy Slater (@AndySlater) July 5, 2015
Andy Slater was the first to report that Pierre-Paul had got overzealous in his Independence Day celebrations and forgone firework safety procedures. While it is unclear how severe the injuries he sustained are, indications are that his hand may have bore the brunt of the damage, including the possibility of severed fingers. If confirmed this could mean huge implications for the defensive ends future with the New York Giants and his career in the NFL.
Pierre-Paul is still to sign his franchise tender with the Giants which would see him paid $14.8 million next season.
Mike Perchick, a sports reporter and producer with channel 16 WAPT had this update on Pierre-Paul’s condition.
Source tells me Jason Pierre-Paul still in hospital. No word on his condition/severity of injuries at this time.
— Mike Perchick (@TheREALPerchick) July 5, 2015
Pierre-Paul is reportedly still being evaluated in Hospital and if the rumors are true Last Word on Sports wishes the player a speedy recovery.
NFL insider, Ian Rapoport has since confirmed that Pierre-Paul has indeed been treated in hospital but the extent of the injuries remain unclear.
#Giants star JPP injured last night in a fireworks incident. Extent by known. His hand was treated in a hospital (as @Coach_Eisy alluded to)
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) July 5, 2015
EDIT: 6:20 PM ET
In a further development to this continually evolving story, ESPN’s Adam Schefter is reporting that the injuries Pierre-Paul sustained will not impact his career long-term.
Jason Pierre-Paul expected to meet with doctors, they will have their say, but early indications are, hand injury is not career threatening.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) July 5, 2015
EDIT 11:00 PM ET
Specific details on the nature of Pierre-Paul’s injury are slowly beginning to emerge. Reports are indicating that he has suffered burns to a few of his fingers and may also have nerve damage of some sort. Nevertheless, there is a growing consensus that the star defensive end has escaped this incident without incurring anything severe.
I am told Pierre-Paul has some burns on one hand and they are checking his fingers for nerve damage but prognosis is not terrible.
— Dan Graziano (@DanGrazianoESPN) July 6, 2015
What will be interesting to observe down the road is how this incident will affect negotiations between the soon-to-be sixth year pro and the Giants over a new contract. Pierre-Paul was given the franchise tag early on in free agency which for his position equates to a one-year $14.813 million fully guaranteed contract if a new deal can’t be worked out. Does this tilt the leverage factor in the Giants favor?
As always stay turned to LWOS NFL department for updates on this story and all your NFL news.
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ST. LOUIS, MO – DECEMBER 21: Jason Pierre-Paul #90 of the New York Giants prior to a game against the St. Louis Rams at the Edward Jones Dome on December 21, 2014 in St. Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Michael Thomas/Getty Images)
