Giants leave without getting a chance to see Jason Pierre-Paul in hospital

ByABC News
July 8, 2015, 2:01 PM

— -- New York Giants officials have come and gone from South Florida without getting the chance to visit injured DE Jason Pierre-Paul, sources told ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter.

Pierre-Paul suffered injuries to both of his hands, including severe burns and possible nerve damage, in a mishap involving fireworks, sources told ESPN on Sunday.

Although the injuries are not believed to be career-threatening, Giants officials traveled to Florida to visit Pierre-Paul in the hospital but never made it out of the waiting room to see him.

Meanwhile, police in Coral Springs, Florida, are no longer investigating Pierre-Paul after determining that the fireworks incident involving him did not take place in their jurisdiction.

Although Coral Springs police will not pursue an investigation, Pierre-Paul still could face legal trouble from another jurisdiction in Florida, where fireworks other than those in the sparklers category are illegal without a permit.

The injuries stemming from the incident could affect Pierre-Paul's future with the Giants after the pass-rusher enjoyed one of his best seasons as a pro in 2014. The Giants used the franchise tag on the two-time Pro Bowler, but he is not under contract since he has not signed his $14.8 million tender.

There is concern that Pierre-Paul's hand injury could force him to miss training camp and the start of the regular season, one team source told ESPN on Monday, but the Giants are still awaiting more medical answers.