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 The New York Daily News published the photos of the New York Giants
defensive end, whose hand injuries were caused by a fireworks
accident on the Fourth of July. He has had surgical repairs and the
index finger amputated since the incident and remains away from the
team.
In previous photos, Pierre-Paul was wearing a bandage that made it
difficult to determine the extent of the damage. After the accident,
he refused to allow the Giants to evaluate the hand until last week.
Pierre-Paul finally visited the Giants for an examination and then
returned to his home in south Florida to continue to work out. He
hopes to recover to play yet this season, but the photos revealed
damage that cast some doubt about whether that is feasible.
Pierre-Paul remains resolute, saying on social media Thursday, "I
can't think of the last time my index finger got me a sack."
The Giants placed the franchise tag on Pierre-Paul during the
offseason and he has yet to sign a contract. He had 12 1/2 sacks
last season.
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New Orleans Saints running back C.J. Spiller has returned to
practice and according to coach Sean Payton, it will not take long
for the Saints to incorporate him into the offense.
Spiller, who last practiced Aug. 10, had arthroscopic knee surgery
last month and practiced Wednesday on a limited basis.
But because he got his work in during the early part of camp, Payton
has no fear that Spiller will be able to contribute almost
immediately.
"He's doing good; he's doing good," Payton said. "So like all these
guys we'll keep working them, keep getting them ready, have a plan."
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Indianapolis Colts wide receiver T.Y. Hilton did not practice on
Thursday and his status for Monday's game against the New York Jets
is unclear.
After injuring his knee in a loss to the Buffalo Bills in Week 1,
the Colts said they would move forward with the idea that their No.
1 receiver would miss Monday night's game.
Hilton signed a five-year, $65 million contract extension with the
Colts before the start of the season.
He led the team in 2014 with 82 receptions for 1,345 yards and seven
touchdowns and had seven receptions for 88 yards Sunday in a loss to
the Buffalo Bills.
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Buffalo Bills running back LeSean McCoy left Thursday's practice
with hamstring tightness but is expected to play in Sunday's game
against the New England Patriots.
McCoy suffered a hamstring injury during training camp and it
lingered into the season. Bills coach Rex Ryan remains optimistic
despite the latest setback.
"Do I expect him to play?" Ryan said after practice. "I certainly
hope so."
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New York Giants wide receiver Victor Cruz is bothered by a lingering
calf injury and it has cast doubt on whether he will make his season
debut when the Giants play the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday.
Cruz sat out Thursday's practice with the injury that forced him to
miss the entire preseason and the Giants' Week 1 loss to the Dallas
Cowboys.
If Cruz is to play, he will have to practice Friday and show coach
Tom Coughlin that he can run and make cuts without any limitations.
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The Houston Texans have selected Ryan Mallett to be the starting
quarterback when they meet the Carolina Panthers on Sunday.
Mallett played well in the opener against Kansas City after
replacing first-game starter Bobby Hoyer. He was 8-of-13 passing for
98 yards and one touchdown.
"When Ryan went into the game, he added a spark to our team,"
O'Brien told reporters while emphasizing his comments weren't meant
as "an indictment" of Hoyer.
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