Jeff Haynes/AP C.J. Wilson has played just four games in the NFL.
Ryan Herman of Lincoln Times-News reports that sources close to Wilson's family say Wilson lost two fingers lighting fireworks over the 4th of July weekend.
Roy Cummings of the Tampa Tribune first reported that Wilson had injured his hand, though the severity of it was unknown:
Bucs CB C.J. Wilson suffered a severe hand injury in a July 4th fireworks accident, Wilson's representatives confirm to Tampa Tribune
- Roy Cummings (@RCummingsTBO) July 8, 2015#Bucs officials say they are aware of C.J. Wilson's hand injury suffered in a fireworks accident but will not comment at this time
- Roy Cummings (@RCummingsTBO) July 8, 2015The Bucs released a statement, but did not comment on the severity of the injury:
Statement from Buccaneers regarding CJ Wilson's fireworks accident pic.twitter.com/Kv4rcpJpuu
- Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) July 8, 2015Wilson's agent, Joel Turner, declined to comment on the injury when contacted by Business Insider.
Thus far, Herman is the only source to report that Wilson lost two fingers, though ESPN's Adam Schefter and NFL's Ian Rapoport both reported it was said to be serious.
Most reports indicate that Pierre-Paul's injury is less serious, and some believe he can be ready for the NFL season. Though the Giants took away his $60 million contract offer, if nothing else, he can play on the franchise tag for a season.
Wilson, however, doesn't have the experience of Pierre-Paul. He has played just four games in two seasons and is on the final year of a two-year deal worth $585,000 and unguaranteed.
If Wilson's injuries are as bad as reported, it's possible that it could end his career.