Setting off fireworks can be dangerous business, which is why we hear stories every year of folks getting hurt by the explosives on the fourth of July. Unfortunately for New York Giants defensive end Jason Pierre-Paul, he found out the hard way the potential repercussions of celebrating Independence Day in style.
According to reports, Pierre-Paul suffered a hand injury on Saturday while setting off fireworks.
Jason Pierre-Paul expected to meet with doctors, they will have their say, but early indications are, hand injury is not career threatening.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) July 5, 2015
The extent of the injury is not yet known, but it’s believed to not be career threatening.