New York Giants star Jason Pierre-Paul has been released ... A defensive end, Pierre-Paul uses his hand holding off opponents, so how he can handle the injury remains to be seen.

New York Giants defensive end Jason Pierre-Paul had his right index finger amputated after injuring his hand lighting fireworks, according to medical records obtained by ESPN's Adam Schefter.

The jig is up for JPP in South Beach. The Dolphins announced on Tuesday that they have waived veteran linebacker Jason Pierre ...