The strange saga of 's took a serious turn on Wednesday.Pierre-Paul had his right index finger amputated, NFL Media Insider Ian Rapoport confirmed, according to a source informed of the situation. ESPN first Andre Rison Jersey reported the news.Amputating the finger is expected to simplify and accelerate the recovery, ideally enabling Pierre-Paul to return to the field in two months, according to Rapoport.The surgery helps explain why the ' trainer left Miami Wednesday , who was undergoing tests, skin grafts and a procedure to place pins in bones.The had revoked their $60 million long-term contract offer, Rapoport reported early in the week. Pierre-Paul had no intention of accepting that deal, nor does he plan to sign the franchise tag until he's ready to play.By refusing to sign the tender, will preclude the from placing him on the Non-Football Injury list -- a transaction that would have granted the team the right to refuse payment for a portion of the season.Wednesday's amputation calls to mind safety Ronnie Lott, who made the decision to remove part of his right pinky finger in Grady Jarrett Jersey April of 1986. Lott went on to play eight more years in the NFL.As a defensive end, Pierre-Paul spends the majority of the game hand-fighting with offensive linemen. It remains to be seen how the lo s of a finger will affect his play going forward.The latest Podcast as well as the Mettenberger and Watt feud. Find more content on .