Giants Defensive End Jason Pierre-Paul Released From Hospital

NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) -- According to WFAN and NFL Media's Kim Jones, Giants star defensive end Jason Pierre-Paul has been released from the hospital.

The two-time Pro Bowler had his right index finger amputated this past Thursday following a fireworks mishap on July 4. Pierre-Paul also fractured his thumb during the accident.

JPP has not signed his franchise tag, and according to ESPN.com, he won't do so until he's medically cleared to participate in on-field activities.

This strategy is to prevent the Giants from putting Pierre-Paul on the non-football injury list, and thus not paying him his $14.8 million franchise-tag salary.

It was reported last Friday that the Giants haven't rescinded JPP's franchise tag, and it's unlikely that they will.

Prior to the incident on July 4, the former First-team All-Pro was seeking a long-term deal from the Giants. The organization withdrew a long-term contract offer worth $60 million early last week, according to NFL Media's Ian Rapoport.

It's unlikely when Pierre-Paul will return to the field, though he's expected to play this season and could even be ready for Week 1 against the Cowboys on Sept. 13.

Pierre-Paul played in all 16 games for the G-Men in 2014, recording 77 combined tackles, 12 1/2 sacks, three forced fumbles and a fumble recovery.