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2 days ago
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Chargers RB Najee Harris sustains eye injury during Fourth of July fireworks 'mishap'
Los Angeles Chargers running back Najee Harris is expected to be ready for the NFL season after sustaining a "superficial" eye injury during a Fourth of July fireworks mishap, his agent said in a statement via ESPN's Adam Schefter: 'Najee Harris was present at a 4th of July event where a fireworks mishap resulted in injuries to several attendees. Najee sustained a superficial eye injury during the incident, but is fully expected to be ready for the upcoming NFL season.' The mishap will undoubtedly draw comparisons to the incident that cost star pass-rusher Jason Pierre-Paul parts of multiple fingers on the Fourth of July in 2015, but this one fortunately appears to be much less serious.
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6 days ago
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A Decade After Fireworks Accident, JPP Craves 'Dope' Giants Reunion
A Decade After Fireworks Accident, JPP Craves 'Dope' Giants Reunion originally appeared on Athlon Sports. It was 10 years ago this weekend when a Fourth of July fireworks accident changed the life of Jason Pierre-Paul. He lost 2.5 fingers ... altering the trajectory of his career. Advertisement He did return to the field after that; he played nine seasons after the injury (winning a Super Bowl with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2020, to pair with the one he won with the New York Giants in 2011). But "JPP'' understandably wonders what else he might have achieved ... And might still be able to achieve. He wants to make a comeback now, as unlikely as that seems at age 36. ... and he wants to play for the Giants again. 'I think that'll be dope,' Pierre-Paul recently told Jordan Raanan of 'Tremendous. To go back somewhere where my career started . . . the fans know me and know the type of player that I am. I'll always be that type of player and just give them everything I got, which I know it'll be more than enough.' Advertisement JPP has 94.5 career sacks, so the resume is there. Pierre-Paul last played in the league in 2023 when he appeared in two games for the Dolphins and one game for the Saints ... all of which makes a comeback seem rather unlikely. But ... "I can still do it,'' he insisted. The Giants have shown no inclination for a reunion here; the last time Pierre-Paul played significant playing time in the league was with the Baltimore Ravens in 2022 after signing a one-year, $1.35 million deal. He appeared in 14 games with 13 starts and posted 26 tackles with 17 solo, three sacks, five tackles for loss, an interception and five passes defended. Advertisement If football is behind him? He seems satisfied with another goal, as Pierre-Paul now spends time warning others about playing with fireworks. 'My message to kids is you never know how life is going to go,' Pierre-Paul told Raanan. 'Don't put yourself in a predicament that you're going to regret later.' He also realizes that, despite having only 7.5 fingers, he's still alive. Which fuels him. 'You get another chance of it every day,' Pierre-Paul said. 'So why not be great at what you got going on?' Related: Analyst Calls Giants 'Best Fit' To Sign 'Spunky' Hero Odell Beckham Jr. Related: Buccaneers' Baker Mayfield Placed on Impressive List This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jul 6, 2025, where it first appeared.
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7 days ago
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Ex Buccaneers Pass Rusher Aims at NFL Comeback
Ex Buccaneers Pass Rusher Aims at NFL Comeback originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers won their second Super Bowl in franchise history after the 2020 season behind the arm of legendary quarterback Tom Brady and a heavy dose of defense. Advertisement One of the key pieces of that defense was pass rusher Jason Pierre-Paul, who spent four seasons with the Bucs from 2018-21. Pierre-Paul last played in the league in 2023 when he appeared in two games for the Miami Dolphins and one game for the New Orleans Saints. Now, he's hoping for a comeback, but with a specific team, as he told ESPN's Jordan Rannin. "To go back somewhere where my career started," JPP said. "The fans know me and know the type of player that I am. I'll always be that type of player and just give 'em everything I got, which I know it'll be more than enough. "I can still do it." That team, of course, is the New York Giants. Advertisement The last time Pierre-Paul played significant playing time in the league was with the Baltimore Ravens in 2022 after signing a one-year, $1.35 million deal. He appeared in 14 games with 13 starts and posted 26 tackles with 17 solo, three sacks, five tackles for loss, an interception and five passes defended. During his time with the Buccaneers, Pierre-Paul tallied 171 tackles with 126 solo and 35 for loss, with two interceptions, eight forced fumbles, three fumble recoveries and 33 sacks across 54 games and 52 starts. JPP dealt with a nagging rotator cuff injury in 2021 that caused him to miss five games, which required surgery after the season. He made the Pro Bowl in the Bucs' Super Bowl season of 2020 when he posted 9.5 sacks, but he hasn't had more than three sacks in a season since. Advertisement Related: Buccaneers' Baker Mayfield Placed on Impressive List Related: Browns Slammed for Baker Mayfield Situation This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jul 6, 2025, where it first appeared.
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04-07-2025
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Super Bowl Champion Addresses Potential NFL Return on Fourth of July
Super Bowl Champion Addresses Potential NFL Return on Fourth of July originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Friday marks the 10th anniversary of the fireworks accident that cost former New York Giants defensive end Jason Pierre‑Paul 2.5 fingers on his right hand. Advertisement Across 14 NFL seasons, Pierre‑Paul compiled 94.5 sacks, 167 quarterback hits and 631 total tackles, placing him among the top edge defenders of his era. In his conversation with ESPN's Jordan Raanan on Friday, Pierre‑Paul didn't shy away from his aspiration to continue playing. When asked about returning to the Giants, where "my career started," he said, "I think that'll be dope. Tremendous … the fans know me and know the type of player that I am. I'll always be that type of player and just give 'em everything I got, which I know it'll be more than enough." Selected 15th overall in the 2010 NFL Draft out of South Florida, Pierre‑Paul quickly emerged as one of the league's premier pass rushers, tallying a career‑best 16.5 sacks in 2011 and earning First‑Team All‑Pro honors after helping the Giants capture Super Bowl XLVI following the 2011 season. Advertisement After the 2015 fireworks accident in which he lost 2.5 fingers, Pierre‑Paul defied expectations by returning for eight late‑season games that same year and added 15.5 sacks over the next two Giants campaigns. Following a trade to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2018, he posted double‑digit sacks again in 2018 (12.5), earned a Pro Bowl nod in 2020 and won a second championship with the Buccaneers in Super Bowl LV that same year. Tampa Bay Buccaneers outside linebacker Jason Pierre-Paul (90) reacts on the sidelines.© Bob Donnan-Imagn Images However, after stints with the Baltimore Ravens (2022), New Orleans Saints and Miami Dolphins (2023), Pierre‑Paul went unsigned for the entire 2024 season. At 36 years old, he's recently been posting intense workout clips on social media, reporting his playing weight back at 270 pounds and insisting 'I've got abs! I haven't had abs since my rookie year' in an interview in May. Advertisement With a relatively young pass rushing unit of Dexter Lawrence, Brian Burns, Kayvon Thibodeaux and this year's No. 3 overall draft pick, Abdul Carter, the Giants could benefit from adding a savvy veteran like Pierre-Paul. Related: Chiefs' Travis Kelce Set to Address Major NFL Question, Taylor Swift Relationship Related: Russell Wilson Has One Word for Wife Ciara After Historic News This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jul 4, 2025, where it first appeared.
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11-05-2025
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Giants Legend Hoping for NFL Comeback
The New York Giants will hope to forge a new era of edge-rushing prowess with the selection of Penn State's Abdul Carter at No. 3 overall. Carter will enter a room with star Brian Burns and 2022 first-round pick Kayvon Thibodeaux, who just saw his fifth-year option accepted. Chauncey Golston adds depth and versatility to the group, forming one of the best pass rushes in the sport. New York won't be adding more high-profile edge rushers anytime soon, perhaps disqualifying itself from late entries into free agency. Advertisement That includes Giants legend Jason Pierre-Paul, who told TMZ he is attempting an NFL comeback after his season on the open market. "I've got abs!" he said. "I haven't had abs since my rookie year. So that's how hard of work I'm putting in." Pierre-Paul appeared in three games in 2023 between the Miami Dolphins and the New Orleans Saints. In 2022, he found significant playing time with the Baltimore Ravens. However, his career is more distinctly split into two parts: the eight seasons he spent in New York and the seven seasons after he was traded to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Across four seasons with Tampa Bay, he generated 33 sacks, eight forced fumbles, and three fumble recoveries. Advertisement Pierre-Paul made the Pro Bowl in 2020, when he earned 9.5 sacks and won a Super Bowl. He hasn't amassed more than three sacks in a season since. As a star on the Giants, Pierre-Paul posted two double-digit sack seasons, including a 16.5-sack campaign on the Super Bowl-winning 2011 squad. He remains an esteemed figure in New York's sports history, although his most notable moment might be the fireworks accident that robbed him of 1.5 fingers. His options will be limited, having not been a productive pass rusher in several years. At 36 years old, he may not even garner real interest at all. Pierre-Paul would like to play again, but if the football world says goodbye, he can retire with a formidable NFL career to his name. Advertisement "Anybody that gives me the opportunity, I'm ready to go and I'm ready to rock right now.' Related: Lawrence Taylor Sacks Abdul Carter's No. 56 New York Plan Related: Giants Announce Major Move On Kayvon While Drafting Abdul Carter
