Ouch! NFL stars Jason Pierre-Paul and C.J. Wilson both reportedly lost fingers in separate accidents with fireworks this past weekend.
ESPN reports that the New York Giants' Pierre-Paul, 26, had his right index finger amputated on Wednesday, July 8. The defensive end reportedly got injured after playing with Fourth of July fireworks in Florida.
The Florida native required multiple surgeries because of the accident, and will continue to nurse thumb fractures in the coming weeks. According to ESPN, Pierre-Paul is still expected to be able take the field when the NFL season starts again in September.
As Pierre-Paul recovers from his injuries, he may find a sympathizer in Tampa Bay Buccaneers player Wilson. The cornerback reportedly lost two fingers after his own fireworks accident over the holiday weekend.
The Lincoln Times-News reports that Wilson, 25, lost an index and middle finger on one hand after celebrating the holiday in Lincolnton, N.C.
While few details were given, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers confirmed the accident in a statement to multiple outlets on Wednesday, July 8.
"We are aware that C.J. was involved in an accident that occurred over the July 4th holiday," the statement reads. "It is our understanding that the injury occurred to one of his hands and our primary concern at this moment is for his long-term health. We have been in contact with C.J. and are continuing to monitor the situation."
