New photos show the severity of the injury to New York Giants defensive end Jason Pierre-Paul's right hand, clearly showing his index finger mostly missing and his thumb and middle finger also damaged. That was in February 2012, against Tom Brady, a Giants victory. Comment below! I'm still counting dem racks with it. At that point, it seemed that his NFL career was over. He had his best season post-fireworks incident in 2018, at least in regards to sacks, recording 12.5. ), First published on September 18, 2015 / 7:56 AM. "If I was there, we probably would have won some of those games we lost early in the season.". Jason Pierre-Paul told reporters on Tuesday he won't use a club on his injured hand in 2016. "People see it, I see it, and once I can move away from the club, I'll be perfectly fine.". Pierre-Paul still had small bandages on his thumb and middle finger. And then I could talk to him, and it's now up to him to not blow off his fingers.". You are also agreeing to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. By subscribing, I agree to the Privacy Policy and Terms of Use, 2023 EHM PRODUCTIONS,INC. His entire hand was black and burned, and nothing could be done to salvage parts of it. He didn't return to the field for the Giants until Week 9 of 2015. The Tampa Bay Bucs star finally decided to clap back at his hand-haters on Friday -- almost 5 years after a fireworks accident blew off parts of his right hand. Maximize your sports performance with advice from todays top coaches and elite athletes. What it proves is his legs work fine. Buccaneers outside linebacker Jason Pierre-Paul has been nursing (and for the last three weeks, playing through) nagging injuries to his hand and shoulder. I never really did that with my feet. Would love your thoughts, please comment. Okmin recently tweeted a selfie of the two of them holding up their middle fingers, with a caption about how much it has helped her to see Pierre-Paul showing the world his hurts in such an unflinching, unashamed way. These images are graphic. That's so much easier said than done. Check out more workouts and drills in our soccer training video gallery. On July 4, 2015, Jason purchased fireworks and gathered his family members and friends together to celebrate Independence Day. He has since done PSAs for fireworks safety and acknowledges that fireworks should be handled only by professionals. I could have taken the year off, rehabbed and healed and whatever, but I came back and played. His 6-year-old son recently asked him for the first time what happened to his hand. Earlier Friday, the New York Daily News published photos of Pierre-Paul with a heavy wrap on his right arm and the arm in a sling. Latest sports news, for all pro sports, college sports, high school sports, and more. As part of the procedures, Pierre-Paul had his right index finger amputated. The New York tabloids and talk radio-industrial complexes had a field day with him, and things got worse when reports leaked that Giants reps couldn't find Pierre-Paul. He purchased $1,100 worth of fireworks to set off, and all but one batch went off without a hitch. It was terrible because I made the decision mostly to get painkillers. Have you seen those memes making fun of Jason Pierre-Paul's mangled hand? "For those all those memes out there with the ninja turtle hand lol. September 18, 2015 / 7:56 AM The New York Giants selected Pierre-Paul 15th overall in the first round and remains the highest-drafted player in USF history, according to the teams official website. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply. JOIN THE TYTSPORTS TEAM and SUBSCRIBE! JPP: 8 games played, 24 quarterback hurries, How many pictures of his stupidityErr, I mean his hand does anyone need to see? And you know how it happened -- because I chose to play with those fireworks. Ask how. On one of their early outings, she left behind her fake nail for the first time. After being named to the 2020 Pro Bowl, such continued success could lead also lead Pierre-Paul back to theSuper Bowl. I could dwell on it, like, Damn, I wish I had that finger, Pierre-Paul told SI, but when I look in the mirror, Im happy. Jason Pierre-Paul was born on January 1, 1989, and he is 32 years old as of 2021. Jason Pierre-Paul had his right index finger amputated after he sustained injuries when shooting fireworks. But he wouldn't let go. He said it was just a misunderstanding, that he'd been transferred to another hospital, that he wasn't hiding from the team. They took the bandages off and removed the staples, and I did physical therapy and pain management and all the other stuff to make my body physically functional again. As part of the procedures, Pierre-Paul had his right index finger amputated. Pierre-Paul was named to the Pro Bowl, the NFLs all-star game, in 2011 and 2012, his second and third seasons as a pro; he was also named a First-Team All-Pro in 2011, according to Pro Football Reference. Thank god you're alive. Jason Pierre-Paul. Basketball is a fast-paced sport that requires explosive strength, top speed, agility and fine-tuned on-court skills. / CBS New York. ", Him: "It just goes to show you, you can touch so many people. Copyright 2023 STACK Powered by Stack Sports. I woke up in a haze and stayed in an opioid-induced living coma for about the next three years until I realized I could either die or go to rehab. 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Part of his thumb appeared to be missing. You must be logged in to leave a comment. After checking out the baseball workouts on STACK.com, browse through the articles and videos below for drills, advice, and motivation from some of the nations top coaches, college baseball programs, and elite athletes. He only has two functioning fingers on his right hand. Enter my new life coach, Jason Pierre-Paul: "There's nothing to be embarrassed about," he says. "I remember shiii was funny tho never give up.". It presents his side of the story and includes graphic images of his devastated hand. Jason struggled in his first eight games, but he bounced back the next two seasons. I went from a size 12 foot to a size 4 foot in one afternoon. 2023 BuzzFeed, Inc. All rights reserved. Jason Pierre Pauls Twitter avatar shows off his injured hand. Defensive end Jason Pierre-Paul had to have more surgery on his hand last month in hopes of improving the flexibility in his right middle finger. While the injury was potentially career-ending, the ESPN report detailed that Pierre-Paul was still expected to play during the 2015 season, with an unnamed source saying his return to football would come sooner than people think.. "Reality is, when is the time to rest when you're playing football? Maybe Pierre-Paul isn't quite the player he was in his New York days, but he's still an impact pass rusher on a strong defensive line where he teams with Ndamukong Suh, Shaq Barrett and Vita Vea. READ NEXT: Is Rob Gronkowski Going to Retire? EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- Jason Pierre-Paul's hand is not in a cast, but in a heavy wrap of soft bandages covering the New York Giants defensive end's surgically repaired thumb, the site of the amputation of his right index finger and the skin grafts that are healing his severe burns, a source said Friday. I even though he couldnt make more than one sack, JPP made a noticeable difference on the pass rush since he returned. That may or may not be true, but in any case, not having his right index finger will prevent him from doing this: By entering your email and clicking Sign Up, you're agreeing to let us send you customized marketing messages about us and our advertising partners. He recorded 9.5 sacks this year, taking his three-year Tampa Bay total up to 30.5, and JPP also grabbed his first two interceptions since 2013 this season. His dad lost his eyesight as an adult, and Pierre-Paul said he never heard him complain once about what must have been an incredible loss as an adult. I eventually tried to distract them with a joke: "Hey, my eyes are up here, you two." Powered by. So how did Jason Pierre-Paul lose his fingers? It was something he was wondering on his own. You can change peoples' lives -- youuuu! From that day forward, every time Okmin and JPP encounter each other, they begin with a one-finger salute that unites them -- and confuses everybody else in the room. Remember, I struggled with the shocking mortality I felt when my body was forever altered, and I'm just a dad-bodded sports editor. He played at least 78 percent of snaps in every Tampa Bay game in 2020, usually approaching 90 percent of snaps played. I can't think of the last time my index finger got me a sack ???? Yeah, JPP has seen 'em too and he's laughing all the way to the bank! Associate Sports Editor, The Huffington Post. Pierre-Paul only got one sack in eight games last season, but he was able to hurry quarterbacks more frequently after making it back to the lineup. In reality, I wasn't supposed to be here. Jason's career almost came to an end after the fireworks incident, but he is thankful to the doctors who did everything humanly possible to save his hand. "Hold on," he said, and he leaned down and kissed her middle finger. But looking back, I think I should have held a funeral for my feet. You gotta enjoy yourself and work hard to be happy. Days later, ESPN reported that Pierre-Paul had suffered injuries to both of his hands in the incident, and had undergone multiple surgeries, ultimately deciding to have his right index finger amputated. Build your football workout today! Pierre-Paul is one win away from another Super Bowl appearance. Become a better soccer player through the conditioning workouts, speed training and foot drills on STACK.com. Maybe invite loved ones, prop up the toes in a small casket, say a eulogy and celebrate the many good years my little buddies had given me. She leaned toward her mom's ear and whispered something, and then I watched them both start staring at my tiny feet. Pierre-Pauls index finger was amputated, and portions of his thumb and index fingers were also removed in surgeries following the incident. Everybody laughed, and I heard my kindergartner's voice quietly say, "Here comes Rudolph," and they all laughed ever louder. This guy has seen some s---, you end up thinking. 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