Jason Pierre-Paul Injury: Updates on Giants Star's Groin and Return
New York Giants defensive end Jason Pierre-Paul underwent surgery to repair the injured groin he suffered in Week 13 against the Pittsburgh Steelers. An official timeline for his recovery has yet to be announced.
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Latest on Pierre-Paul's Timeline for Return
Tuesday, Dec. 27
Jordan Raanan of ESPN.com reported the Giants "have a glimmer of hope" that Pierre-Paul could return in time for Wild Card Weekend on Jan. 7-8.
Pierre-Paul Undergoes Surgery
Wednesday, Dec. 7
Pierre-Paul announced the procedure on Instagram on Wednesday morning:
NFL Network's Ian Rapoport, citing a source, reported Pierre-Paul will miss six weeks of action.
NFL Network's Mike Garafolo, citing sources, reported on Tuesday that Pierre-Paul was in Philadelphia to meet with surgeon William Meyers about his injury. Rapoport noted that Meyers is "the sports world's expert on core muscle injuries."
JPP Making Strides After Hand Injury and Rehab
Pierre-Paul is in the midst of a bounce-back season after missing half of 2015 due to a Fourth of July fireworks incident that caused excessive damage to his hand. He finished with just one sack in eight games upon returning.
The 27-year-old has been better in 2016, starting every game while totaling seven sacks and 50 tackles coming into Week 13.
"This is the new me," Pierre-Paul said of his play, per Gary Myers of the New York Daily News. "I got to adjust to what I'm capable of doing with my hand. I feel this is as well as I've played since my new beginning last year. I'm like a rookie all over again."
Pierre-Paul has been a productive member of the Giants defense since entering the league as a first-round pick in 2010. He went to two Pro Bowls and was named first-team All-Pro when he tallied 16.5 sacks in 2011 for the eventual Super Bowl champs.
This season, he has paired with free-agent addition Olivier Vernon to create a formidable pass rush to lead New York's defense.
The Giants will need more production from Vernon as well as Romeo Okwara, Kerry Wynn and Odighizuwa with Pierre-Paul out.
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