The mystery behind the JPP fireworks injury continues to grow. It is now being reported that Pierre-Paul is missing a portion of his right thumb in addition to his amputated right index finger.
BREAKING: Jason Pierre-Paul missing portion of thumb (along with his entire index finger) due to fireworks accident. (via @DanGrazianoESPN)
— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) September 15, 2015
If you look at a close up image of his hand wrap the thumb portion does seem to be a bit short and it’ll be hard fro him to grasp runners if he’s working with a limited thumb.
It may be time for the Giants to consider long term replacements for JPP.