EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- Jason Pierre-Paul was back at New York Giants practice Wednesday for the first time since damaging his hand in a July 4 fireworks accident. Having passed a physical Monday and signed a new contract with the Giants on Tuesday, Pierre-Paul joined his teammates for their regular Wednesday morning meetings, then stretched with the team during the early portion of practice before working on the side with trainers for the rest of the session.
It remains to be seen when Pierre-Paul will be able to play. Sources have said the Giants are hoping he could return in either Week 10 or Week 12 (they have a bye in Week 11), but it will depend on how his practices and conditioning go in the meantime.