Report: Jason Pierre-Paul to take physical with Giants on Monday

— -- Jason Pierre-Paul plans to return to the New York Giants on Monday, when the star pass-rusher will meet with the team and take a physical, according to a report by the NFL Network.

Pierre-Paul has stayed away from the Giants for the entire offseason, during which time he and the team have been in a dispute over his contract status. The two-time Pro Bowler was also involved in a  July 4 fireworks accident that cost him his right index finger and further complicated his status.

A source told ESPN last week that Pierre-Paul would meet with Giants medical personnel in East Rutherford, New Jersey, before the defensive end and the team determine when he might be able to play.

The Giants open the regular season Sunday night in Dallas against the Cowboys.

Pierre-Paul, who has been seeking a long-term contract, has yet to sign his $14.813 million franchise tender and won't sign it until he is sure the Giants won't place him on the non-football injury list.

If the Giants put Pierre-Paul on the NFI list, they could elect not to pay him for games missed. The NFI list requires a player to miss at least six games.

Pierre-Paul believes he can return to the field earlier than that, so before he signs the tender, he would like to speak to the Giants about guaranteeing the prorated portion of his salary that reflects the number of games he and they expect him to be able to play.

Pierre-Paul had his right index finger amputated in July and underwent surgery to repair fractures in his right thumb following the fireworks accident. The five-year veteran is prohibited from signing a long-term contract until after the 2015 season concludes.

Information from ESPN Giants reporter Dan Graziano was used in this report.