Report: Giants' Jason Pierre-Paul suffers burns on 3 fingers in fireworks accident
New York Giants defensive end Jason Pierre-Paul reportedly suffered a serious hand injury in a fireworks-related incident, according to Andy Slater of 940 AM WINZ.
It was reported that Pierre-Paul suffered burns on his palm, and three fingers, but no fingers needed to be amputated, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter.
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
Hearing JPP's hand injury involves loss of flesh, which brings muscular issues into question, but sounds like all fingers remain intact.
— Art Stapleton (@art_stapleton) July 6, 2015
The 26-year-old was angling for a massive contract extension after being franchise tagged this summer. If healthy, Pierre-Paul was slated to earn $14.8 million for the upcoming season but the Giants' star didn't sign the tender.
Both the Giants and Pierre-Paul will need to agree upon a long-term contract before the July 15 deadline, or else he will be forced into a one-year deal with the designated $14.8 million owed, and can become an unrestricted free agent in 2016.
New York could rescind the franchise player designation, which would instantaneously make Pierre-Paul an unrestricted free agent. However, it's highly unlikely the team will do so.
Pierre-Paul recorded 77 tackles, 12.5 sacks, and three forced fumbles in 2014.