NFL Rumors: Giants Use Franchise Tag On Defensive End Jason Pierre-Paul

Share this: Jason Pierre-Paul reportedly will continue to terrorize quarterbacks for the New York Giants next season. The Giants placed the franchise tag on Pierre-Paul on Monday, according to Pro Football Talk’s Mike Florio, citing league sources. The veteran defensive end was given the franchise tag in 2015 prior to his July 4 fireworks accident, which cost him his right index finger and parts of several other fingers. Despite the damage to his hand, Pierre-Paul proved that he could still be an effective pass rusher during the 2016 season. The 28-year-old recorded seven sacks and was tied for the NFL lead with eight deflected passes through just 12 games before his season was ended due to sports hernia surgery. Pierre-Paul played last season under a one-year

Adebayor: African Nations Cup could cost City

Emmanuel Adebayor believes the wheels could come off Manchester City's title challenge when they lose Yaya Toure for the African Nations Cup next year. GettyImagesEmmanuel Adebayor is on loan from City City have enjoyed a near-faultless start to their Premier League campaign, losing just once in their opening 17 matches to open up a two-point gap on Manchester United at the top of the table. Roberto Mancini has rotated his squad on a regular basis, but Yaya Toure has been one of the few to maintain a regular place in the starting XI thanks to his tireless displays in midfield. However, Mancini will have to do without the former Barcelona man for up to a month next year as he heads to Gabon and