Jason Pierre-Paul will return to the New York Giants next week.

Pierre-Paul has stayed away from the Giants all offseason, first because of his contract situation, and more recently while recovering from the July 4 fireworks accident that cost him his right index finger. The Giants have not been able to examine Pierre-Paul since the accident.

The Giants designated Pierre-Paul their franchise player in March. Pierre-Paul 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.