Nov 27, 2016; Cleveland, OH, USA; New York Giants defensive end Jason Pierre-Paul (90) sacks Cleveland Browns quarterback Josh McCown (13) during the first half at FirstEnergy Stadium. Photo Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports
If the Giants reach the playoffs, it’s possible Pierre-Paul could return. The typical recovery time from hernia surgery is five or six weeks.
Pierre-Paul had seven sacks in the Giants’ first 11 games, including three against the Cleveland Browns on Nov. 27 — a game in which he had seven tackles, a forced fumble and a touchdown.
He was injured with less than two minutes left in the first half of Sunday’s loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Pierre-Paul, who turns 28 on Jan. 1, signed a one-year deal to return to the Giants this season and is eligible to return to free agency in March.
He missed most of last season recovering from a hand injury and surgery that followed a July 4 fireworks accident.
