NFL Notes: Jason Pierre-Paul, Bears, Colts, & Texans

Jason Pierre-Paul

According to Adam Schefter and Chris Mortensen, there is some concern about whether Giants DE Jason Pierre-Paul‘s middle finger will ever be “football-functional.”

Pierre-Paul had his right finger amputated and his thumb was severely fractured after a fireworks incident.

On top of that, there are reportedly varying whispers about Pierre-Paul’s weight, as he was down “at least 20 pounds, maybe more,” upon visiting with the Giants.

A source tells the two insiders that JPP weighed just 246 pounds, but another team source said he was “around 255 pounds.”

Pierre-Paul was previously listed 6-foot-5, 278 pounds, but was looking to get down to 265 for training camp.

Earlier in the week, Pierre-Paul posted a video on Instagram of him bench pressing 240 pounds. However, it has actually raised more concerns about his condition.

Bears

• Brad Biggs of the Chicago Tribune would be “surprised” if WR Alshon Jeffery played in Week 3, as he missed the first two days of practice this week.

Colts

• Colts CB Vontae Davis has been cleared to play in Week 3 after passing the league’s concussion protocol. (Mike Wells)

Texans

• Texans RB Arian Foster said he is feeling “wonderful“, but would not provide a timetable for his return from the previous groin surgery he underwent. (Aaron Wilson)