Conflicting reports have emerged on the status of New York Giants’ defensive end Jason Pierre-Paul’s contract extension.
New York Giants’ fans rejoiced as news dropped on Twitter that the team had agreed on a lucrative extension with defensive end Jason Pierre-Paul. Big Blue reportedly had a four-year, $64 million deal (with $54 million guaranteed) in place for the two-time Pro Bowler.
Agreement in place for JPP and Giants on multi-year deal, source confirms.
— Art Stapleton (@art_stapleton) March 17, 2017
The #Giants and Jason Pierre-Paul, who agreed on a 4-year deal, have been through a LOT over the years. It took a lot of trust. Cool ending
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 17, 2017
However, the excitement quickly turned to confusion as JPP himself took to Twitter to refute the rumors.
What the heck is people talking about I ain't sign nothing.
— Jason Pierre-Paul (@UDWJPP) March 17, 2017
That's New York media for yah!! They always want the story first and they got it wrong.
— Jason Pierre-Paul (@UDWJPP) March 17, 2017
It’s a puzzling development as fans must now sit tight and wait for this bizarre story’s resolution. Perhaps Pierre-Paul wanted to make it clear he had not signed anything yet and that the deal was simply in place. None of the reports suggested he had actually signed anything, simply that both sides had reached an agreement on a contract.
Or maybe, as Art Stapleton of The Record Sports suggested, JPP is simply having some fun at all of ours expense. Stay tuned.
JPP's got jokes. I think. https://t.co/FUhuvWeVPH
— Art Stapleton (@art_stapleton) March 17, 2017
