Jason Pierre Paul Back In The Big Apple With The Giants For The Long Term

It was announced today that New York has put a franchise tag on Jason Pierre-Paul.

Pierre-Paul re-established himself in 2016 following the accident, which had cost him his right index finger and parts of several others. He had seven sacks and was tied for the NFL lead with eight batted passes in 12 games before sports hernia surgery ended his season early. "according to http://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/18783425/new-york-giants-place-franchise-tag-jason-pierre-paul

Despite some doubts, if he would ever approach his previous form, Pierre-Paul was strong against the run and as a pass-rusher despite the limitations with his hand. He believed it was enough to earn him the long-term deal he had been craving for several years. "according to http://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/18783425/new-york-giants-place-franchise-tag-jason-pierre-paul

Jason Pierre-Paul was a first-round pick out of South Florida in 2010  and was a key member of New York's Super Bowl XLVI team. He had 16.5 sacks during that 2011 season to earn an All-Pro nod and is a two-time Pro Bowl defensive end. "according to http://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/18783425/new-york-giants-place-franchise-tag-jason-pierre-paul

The sides have until July 15 at 4 p.m. ET to agree to a long-term contract. If no deal is reached, Pierre-Paul will have to play the 2017 season on the franchise tender. "according to http://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/18783425/new-york-giants-place-franchise-tag-jason-pierre-paul