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Report: Giants' Pierre-Paul 'severely injured' hand in Broward fireworks mishap

Several outlets are reporting that New York Giants defensive end -- and Deerfield Beach High graduate -- Jason Pierre-Paul sustained a 'severe' hand injury in a fireworks mishap on Saturday night.

The reports were accompanied by a tweet that purported to show a U-Haul van loaded with fireworks that Pierre-Paul had purchased.

Another tweet said he had been treated at North Broward Medical Center.

The 15th overall selection by the Giants in the 2010 NFL draft, the two-time Pro Bowl selection and Super Bowl XLVI champion has 42 sacks in his 75 career games.

To read a full report, click here for deadspin.