Jason Pierre-Paul Might Not Play in 2015

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JASON PIERRE-PAUL MIGHT NOT PLAY IN 2015…
According to ESPN.com, the New York Giants believe that the injuries to defensive end Jason Pierre-Paul’s right hand are serious enough that he may not be able to play in 2015. ESPN says in addition to the missing right index finger (amputated at the knuckle), fractured thumb, and skin grafts, a portion of one of the other fingers on Pierre-Paul’s right hand is missing. Pierre-Paul suffered these potentially career-altering injuries from a July 4th fireworks accident.

ESPN is reporting that the Giants have no plans to rescind Pierre-Paul’s 1-year, $14.813 million Franchise tender at this time since he is not currently being paid. For each week Pierre-Paul does not play, the Giants receive approximately $870,000 back against the salary cap.

However, ESPN also says there is no consensus within the organization that Pierre-Paul is definitely out for the remainder of the year. According to ESPN, “Some who saw him in the building last week were encouraged by his attitude, his demeanor and his physical condition apart from the hand. But the prevailing sentiment around the Giants is one of frustration over the unknown. There is simply no way for them to know when Pierre-Paul will be ready to play, or how good he will be once he is ready.”

Pierre-Paul is currently rehabbing and training in Florida.

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