Jason Pierre-Paul signs with Giants, could return after bye

All is finally right in the world for the New York Giants and Jason Pierre-Paul.

The defensive end signed a contract with the team on Tuesday, nearly four months after he suffered a serious hand injury in a fireworks accident on July 4 that led to one of his fingers being amputated.

JPP will begin working with the team’s medical staff. The Giants have a two-game roster exemption for him, which will keep him from playing in Weeks 8 and 9. He could return for the team’s Week 10 game against the Patriots on Nov. 15, but the more likely scenario is him returning on Nov. 29 after the team’s bye, the NY Daily News reports.

“What a humbling experience this has been for me! I’d like to take the time out to thank God FIRST for giving me a second opportunity to play football. I’d also like to thank the Giants organization for believing in me to play for them again and to be alongside my brothers during the 2015 Season,” Pierre-Paul wrote on Instagram. “Also, want to thank my Fiancé, Son, Family , Friends, Eugene Parker, Danny Martoe, Realitivity sports, Dr. Owens, Dr. Askari, Dr. Potparic, Debbie (hand therapist), Mike Alessi, Impact sports facility and staff, Coach John Blake, Pastor O’brien,Fans and everyone who was keeping me in their prayers and believed in me! God is good all the time! Have faith , patience and prayer with you always! Let’s go Big Blue! #90PowerCircle #ImBack”