Jason Pierre-Paul "Severely Injured" Hand in Fireworks Accident
Jason Pierre-Paul was injured in a fireworks accident, according to this Miami radio host:
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
The van Jason Pierre-Paul was reportedly transporting fireworks in. @lizardstout says she was lighting them w/ him. pic.twitter.com/BzXrmbVrln
— Andy Slater (@AndySlater) July 5, 2015
Here’s the tweet Slater was alluding to from last night:
So, this situation is still fluid, and we don’t know for certain whether or not this is as serious at it sounds yet. One possibly significant addendum to this story is that, per PFT, JPP hasn’t signed his $14.8 million franchise tender yet. It goes without saying that he’s a big part of the Giants defensive line, and hopefully this all doesn’t wind up being the worst case scenario.
UPDATE: TMZ reports that Pierre-Paul suffered “bad injuries to some of his fingers and his thumb.”
Other NFL reporters confirmed:
Can confirm #giants DE Jason Pierre-Paul was injured last night in fireworks accident. Extent of injury unknown.
— Jason Cole (@JasonCole62) July 5, 2015
#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
At this point, can confirm @AndySlater's report Jason Pierre-Paul suffered a hand injury in a fireworks accident last night.
— Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) July 5, 2015
UPDATE: Per Chris Mortensen the injury may not be game or season threatening.
It may not be game or season threatening, either. Everyone waiting for medical clarity. https://t.co/SYRaixIDef
— Chris Mortensen (@mortreport) July 5, 2015