Defensive end Jason Pierre-Paul will make his long-awaited 2015 debut for the New York Giants on Sunday against the Buccaneers in Tampa.
The Giants activated Pierre-Paul on Saturday to their 53-man roster, making him eligible to play Sunday's game and help out a pass rush that has languished without him. The Giants are last in the NFL with nine sacks as a team.
Jon Beason was placed on season-ending injured reserve to make room for Pierre-Paul on the roster.
Pierre-Paul has not played since last season. A July 4 fireworks accident cost him his right index finger and severely damaged other parts of his right hand.