If he can’t go, which is a very strong possibility, Damontre Moore, who last week was benched by head coach Tom Coughlin will presumably be active. He’s going to have to work his way through a few of that, too. “But he’s in excellent condition”. A more realistic projection, however, would be after the bye week, though it’s possible that Pierre-Paul, who would need to be added to the 53-man roster by Week 10, could contribute in a very limited capacity. He now weighs 268 pounds, Coughlin said, which is smaller than he has been in the past. This is a plus in the minds of the Giants. But Coughlin said he might be better suited to play at that weight.
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“If you have studied him and watched how he maneuvers rushing the passer, then he will use that hand basically as he always has”, Coughlin said. With Thomas’ status for Sunday uncertain, the Giants will likely turn to Jonathan Casillas for their weak-side linebacker spot.
Jason Pierre-Paul can earn $8.71 million over the final seven games of the season if he meets all of the incentives in the contract he has signed with the New York Giants for the remainder of the season. The source said that JPP’s deal could bring him close to a total of $8.7 million – which was the pro-rated portion of his franchise tag that remained after he missed the first seven games of the season.
The deal includes $1.5 million in per game roster bonuses, and the deal also is based on playing time and sack incentives.
With his permanently damaged right hand, Pierre-Paul will have to adjust to his new normal playing defensive end with four fingers on his right hand – and only a partial right thumb and damaged right middle finger.
New York Giants’ Odell Beckham Jr, Cullen Jenkins, Eli Manning and Johnathan Hankins describe how ti feels to have defensive end Jason Pierre-Paul back with the team.
Fellow defensive lineman Cullen Jenkins said that Pierre-Paul looks as fast as ever, and he believes he is ready for the challenge of getting back on the field.
“Moved around well. He moved well and I think he proved to the medical people that he’s in good shape”.
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He’s back on the practice field, but the question is whether or not the injury to his hand will affect his ability to get to the quarterback.
