Giants DE Pierre-Paul returns to practice

New York Giants defensive end Jason Pierre-Paul returned to practice Friday after sitting out Wednesday and Thursday because of a shoulder injury.

The Newark Star-Ledger reported that Pierre-Paul practiced lightly as the Giants prepare to play the visiting Green Bay Packers on Sunday.

Pierre-Paul only has 23 tackles and two sacks in nine games this season.

The Giants' defense has stepped up lately in the team's three-game win streak, and has eight sacks in the past two games.