It seems defensive end Jason Pierre-Paul's return has a happy ending after all, as the New York Giants are all rooting for him.

Giants coach Tom Coughlin has delivered this clear message that JPP, who had injured his fingers during a fourth of July celebration, per an ESPN report, is very much accepted in their camp, New York Daily News noted. He is not just embraced by the team, he is even supported well by everyone, especially with what he is going through right now.

"We're all rooting for him... He had a very traumatic experience and he's done really what appears to be an outstanding job of preparing himself. He is mentally very upbeat, his attitude is outstanding. He's anxious to go and play right now," Coughlin said.

A separate report from the news New York Daily News showed the extent of hand injury JPP has sustained from the fireworks incident.

In his condition, he truly needed a positive environment to let him move on from this unfortunate event.

That's why even though he will not be playing against New Orleans this Sunday, as he will still actively return by Week 10 or Week 12, per a separate ESPN report, Coughlin may bring him in with the team to be in a "competitive" environment. This is a great idea not just for JPP to be surrounded by his teammates, it will also put him in a familiar environment, too. From that time until the 10th week, he could have a deeper motivation to play on the field like he used to.

But could JPP really go back to what was he was able to do before?

JPP may no longer be a great player?

Antonio Pierce, a former linebacker of the franchise, feels that although JPP may still be a good player even after what happened, he may not be able to attain greatness. Pierce did not attribute this much to JPP's physical condition but to the mental state he is in right now.

"It's not even just the physical damage, but the mental damage. We don't know how much mental stress this kid has been going through dealing with everybody. When most people lose a body part, it takes a year or two to recover," Pierce said.

Contrary to what Pierce may be thinking, current Giants' defensive end Robert Ayers believes JPP's mind and his heart are enough to make him go through it, the Daily News noted.

"His heart is what's going to get him through this, not his hand -- or lack of hand, or whatever you want to call it," Ayers said.

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