NEWARK, N.J. (CBSNewYork/AP) — Defensive end Jason Pierre-Paul and the New York Giants have agreed to a contract more than three months after he damaged his right hand in a fireworks accident in Florida.
The team announced the deal late Tuesday.
Pierre-Paul met with the team over the past two days and was given the OK to play by team doctors. Negotiations on a new contract followed since the Giants were not willing to have him sign the franchise tender that was offered before the July 4 accident.
Under that deal, Pierre-Paul would have made $871,000 per game.