In shocking photos, obtained exclusively by the Daily News on Thursday, Pierre-Paul’s mangled right hand is completely visible for the first time, with no large bandage obscuring the extensive damage. In the photos he is clearly missing his right index finger and has small bandages on his middle finger and thumb.
It’s impossible to tell if the thumb, as reported, is missing the tip. But it doesn’t appear that the hand has healed anywhere near enough for JPP to return to lifting weights or doing football activities any time soon.
Still, the Giants haven’t ruled their unsigned “franchise player” out. And after taking a quick glance at the photos on Thursday, defensive end Robert Ayers said a JPP return wouldn’t be a surprise at all.
“Actually, I don’t need to see (the pictures) to know he can play with it,” Ayers told the Daily News.
“You know, I think you can play with no fingers at all in my personal opinion. You’ve seen guys play with big casts on their hands, literally, so it’s proven. Is it a bonus (to have all your fingers)? Yes it is. But is it impossible to play with no hands? No. You’ve got people doing things today that are unspeakable.
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