What happened to Jason Pierre Pauls hand?

Pierre-Paul was transferred to a hospital in Miami where fears of it being a career-ending injury went away. But he had to remain in the hosptial for more than two weeks, undergoing 10 surgeries and losing 30 pounds in the process. As part of the procedures, Pierre-Paul had his right index finger amputated.

Did Jason Pierre-Paul fix his hand?

Pierre-Paul underwent multiple surgeries and had his right index finger amputated as a result of the explosion.

Does Jason Pierre-Paul have 9 fingers?

With only seven functioning fingers left, Pierre-Paul is forced to play football with a giant club on his right hand. He can’t catch anything or grab players with his right hand anymore, but he’s still an effective pass rusher for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Did Jason Pierre-Paul sue ESPN?

New York Giants defensive end Jason Pierre-Paul has settled a lawsuit against ESPN and reporter Adam Schefter related to a possible violation of HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) laws.

How did Jason Pierre-Paul get his hands hurt?

The player has undergone numerous surgeries and is expected to remain hospitalized for two or three more days, the source said. Pierre-Paul suffered injuries to both of his hands in an accident involving fireworks last weekend in South Florida, sources told ESPN on Sunday.

Who was the reporter who gave Jason Pierre Paul the finger?

Toward the end of the 2015 season, Jason Pierre-Paul walked into a room for an interview with Fox. Before he sat down in his chair, the reporter, Laura Okmin, stood, smiled and gave him the finger. Pierre-Paul smiled back — and threw a bird her way, too.

How long will it take for Jason Pierre-Paul’s thumb to heal?

Pierre-Paul also suffered fractures to his right thumb, a source told ESPN’s Ed Werder. Those are expected to take longer to heal than the wound from the site of his amputated right index finger. The source said the fractures might take six weeks while the site of the amputation should heal in approximately half that time.

When did Jason Pierre-Paul sign his franchise tag?

Pierre-Paul, 26, enjoyed one of his best seasons as a pro in 2014 and the Giants used the franchise tag on him. Pierre-Paul is technically not under contract with the team as he has not yet signed his one-year franchise tender. The deadline for franchised players to agree to long-term contracts is July 15.