The New York Giants and Jason Pierre-Paul have ended their summer-long estrangement, with the star defensive end arriving in the New York area Monday to meet with his team, according to several sources with direct knowledge of the situation. It is the first in-person meeting between JPP and the Giants since a fireworks incident on July 4 weekend resulted in the amputation of his index finger.
Pierre-Paul is taking a physical Monday, and his $14.8-million franchise tag is still unsigned.
The Giants, who had essentially not communicated with him since the incident this summer, planned to have JPP meet with coach Tom Coughlin, owner John Mara, and general manager Jerry Reese on Monday night to clear the air and discuss how to proceed.