The father of Tampa Bay cornerback C.J. Wilson says his son lost two fingers in a July 4 fireworks accident.
Curtis Wilson Sr., appearing on Charlotte television, said the fireworks did not pop out of the canister when they exploded.
The Buccaneers had confirmed that Wilson injured one of his hands, and his agent also told ESPN the incident involved fireworks.
In a statement Wednesday, the team said its "primary concern at this moment is for his long-term health."
Wilson was injured near his hometown of Lincolnton, North Carolina. He played at North Carolina State in college football and has appeared in four NFL games over two seasons, two coming last year with the Bucs.
Wilson's injury was the second accident involving an NFL player over the Independence Day weekend. New York Giants defensive end Jason Pierre-Paul also is recovering from injuries from an incident involving fireworks.
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