Plaxico Burress News: Pro Sports Daily

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October 1

New York Post

"Ex-Giants wide receiver Plaxico Burress has a new home -- at least for the next 20 months. The disgraced Super Bowl hero was transferred yesterday to the Oneida Correctional Facility in upstate Rome, where he's expected to serve most of his sentence on felony gun-possession charges after he accidentally shot himself in a Midtown club last year."

Mugshot gives first look at ex-Giants star Plaxico Burress behind bars

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September 26

New York Daily News

"A somber Plaxico Burress, minus his trademark goatee, posed this week for his prison mug shot - the first look at the Super Bowl hero behind bars. Burress' beard was shaved upon his arrival Wednesday at the medium-security Ulster Correctional Facility. The ex-Giants star was also without his standard bling - two diamond earrings. He's instead sporting a white T-shirt beneath a green prison-issued top and appears to stand a little taller than his NFL listed height of 6-foot-5. Burress is staring straight ahead, his face betraying little emotion, in the photo. The 32-year-old Burress, a favorite target of quarterback Eli Manning, was sentenced Tuesday to two years in jail in a plea ..."

Plaxico Burress' plight into jail spurs Giant sadness from former Big Blue mates

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September 25

New York Daily News

columnist Gary Myers

"It was a chilling sight for the Giants players. Just 19 months after Plaxico Burress caught the winning touchdown pass to beat the Patriots in the Super Bowl, the picture of him holding his young son moments before being taken off to jail this week created sadness in every corner of the locker room. Just a year ago, he was one of them. Now he's a world away in prison in one of the quickest and most drastic falls in New York sports history. Burress hanging on tightly to 3-year-old Elijah reinforced to the Giants how quickly things can be taken away if they don't use their brain. "It's nothing but sad," Mathias Kiwanuka said Thrusday. "I know how important his family is to him. His family ..."

Plaxico's hostile reception

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September 24

New York Post

"And he thought Cowboys fans were nasty. Plaxico Burress got a zero's welcome behind bars at Rikers Island, including taunts of "a - - hole!" and "The Giants suck!" according to jail guards. "He was depressed," said one guard from Rikers, where the former Giants superstar spent his first-ever night behind bars. "He was trying to keep to himself, but everyone was yelling at him." "These people got nothing," a second guard explained of the taunts. "What else are they gonna do?" Burress began serving a two-year sentence yesterday for accidentally shooting himself in the thigh with his own Glock while drinking in the crowded VIP vestibule of the Latin Quarter nightclub in Midtown last November. ..."

Plax sheds tears; judge gives him 2 years

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September 23

New York Post

"One bone-headed fumble. Two long years behind bars. Former Giants superstar Plaxico Burress broke into tears today as a judge sentenced him to two years prison for accidentally shooting himself in the thigh last year at a Manhattan nightclub. The standout wide receiver -- who famously caught the touchdown pass that won the 2008 Superbowl -- has known since his career-halting Aug. 20 guilty plea that he'd have to turn himself in today. Still, as he was led away by court officers -- his adorable three-year-old son, Elijah, playing obliviously with a handkerchief in the courtroom audience -- the disgraced player's eyes welled up from emotion. "I love you," he'd told his pregnant wife, ..."

Former Giants WR Plaxico Burress officially sentenced to two years in jail

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September 22

New York Daily News

"A teary Plaxico Burress traded his Giants jersey for a prison jumpsuit Tuesday. The talented but troubled ex-Super Bowl hero was sentenced to two years in jail for weapons possession, 10 months after he shot himself in a crowded nightclub. "I want to apologize to my family," Burress said before Manhattan Supreme Court Judge Michael Melkonian imposed the jail term. Prior to the sentencing, Burress exchanged hugs and kisses with his family - at one point burying his face into the shoulder of his 3-year-old son. "I love you," Burress whispered to little Elijah before he was led off, wiping tears away and offering a rueful wave to his family. Burress, 32, carried the boy into the courthouse in ..."

Plaxico to begin two-year prison term

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September 22

New York Post

"Plaxico Burress is due to turn himself in at 9:30 a.m. today to begin a two-year prison term. The ex-Giant -- who shot himself in the thigh in a Midtown club last November -- pleaded guilty last month to attempted gun possession to avoid serving a mandatory three years if found guilty of possession. He bought his gun legally in Florida but lacked a New York license. His time behind bars could drop to 20 months with good behavior. But the self-inflicted wound cost him the $27 million left on his Giant contract. And under NFL rules, he can't sign with any team until he's completed his term."

Plaxico Burress speaks

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August 25

New York Daily News

"Plaxico Burress says he didn't even feel it when he shot himself in the thigh. The ex-Giant, making his first comments in an interview to air Tuesday on ESPN about the incident that effectively ended his career, says that he wasn't in the Manhattan nightclub for more than five minutes last November before he shot himself. "When it happens, I don't even realize that I'm shot," Burress says, adding that the club was so loud that no one could hear the gunshot. Burress said security staff at the Latin Quarter knew he had a gun but allowed him to walk through a metal detector. "It wasn't like I was trying to hide it....They knew I had it, they pat me down and they said, 'Okay.' They let me in ..."

Plax Tells Of Fateful Night

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August 25

New York Post

"Former Giant Plaxico Burress spoke publicly for the first time about the night he accidentally shot himself in a Midtown club, recalling how he turned to teammate Antonio Pierce for help. "I looked at A.P. and said, 'Take me to the hospital. I think I just shot myself,' " Burress said in an ESPN interview scheduled to air tonight. He claimed that security knew he was armed when he entered the Latin Quarter last Nov. 29. "It wasn't like I was trying to hide [the gun]," he said. "They knew I had it." But why no holster? "Bad judgment," he said. Burress pleaded guilty to a weapon-possession charge last week and is to be sentenced on Sept. 22 to at least 20 months in prison."

Life of Michael Vick should be wakeup call for ex-Giant Plaxico Burress

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August 23

New York Daily News

columnist Mike Lupica

"To the end, maybe all the way to the cell door closing, there is the notion that Plaxico Burress, who will basically end up doing the same amount of time as Michael Vick, is some kind of victim. Of a tough gun law. Of his celebrity. Of a grandstanding mayor and district attorney. Of an accident that injured only himself. If Burress thinks that way, the way his fancy lawyer and some of his former teammates do, he ought to get with Tony Dungy before he goes to prison, not wait until after he gets out. The rest of Michael Vick's life and the rest of his football career will tell us if Dungy - one of the most decent men ever associated with professional football or professional sports - has ..."

Plaxico's Jailhouse 'Trainor'

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August 22

New York Post

"Move over, Tom Coughlin -- ex-Giant Plaxico Burress has a new coach to get him in shape for prison. Burress' lawyer yesterday revealed that the Super Bowl hero -- who pleaded guilty Thursday to a gun charge -- has retained a prison consultant to give him the lowdown on life in the big house. "We are consulting with an expert in the field who will address and advise us, Mr. Burress and his family, on what to expect while incarcerated, and how to use his period of confinement as productively as possible," said the attorney, Benjamin Brafman. Burress, 32, agreed to a two-year prison term when he pleaded guilty to attempted weapons possession and will be sentenced on Sept. 22. The former ..."

Let's keep this simple: Burress' crime was stupid

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August 22

Detroit Free Press

columnist Drew Sharp

"Don't expect any sympathy here for another athlete brought down by his own arrogance and idiocy. But you probably already figured that out, didn't you? Plaxico Burress got what he deserved. The gun laws in New York City are pretty clear. They might be excessive, but there are no interpretive gray areas. It's fairly simple. If you get nailed for possessing an unregistered, concealed gun there, you're going to prison for a considerable amount of time. Understanding those consequences, why would anybody risk jeopardizing their career and their freedom over something as easily preventable as illegally possessing a gun? All that's required is an ounce of common sense. That's apparently one more ..."

Burress' punishment seems a crime

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August 22

Philadelphia Inquirer

columnist Phil Sheridan

"The NFL turns out to be the wrong place if you're looking for justice, and we're not talking about Winston Justice. Plaxico Burress is facing two years in prison for shooting himself in the leg. You can bet there is a pretty long list of people who have served considerably less time for shooting someone else. Earlier this year, another NFL wide receiver, Donté Stallworth, served 24 days in jail for striking and killing a man while driving under the influence. That's one day for every month Burress is facing. Throw in Michael Vick - the Eagles' new quarterback and spiritual reclamation project - and you can cause serious synaptic damage trying to get it all to make sense: Stallworth's 24 ..."

NFL GMs see Plaxico Burress' return route as too tough

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August 22

New York Daily News

columnist Gary Myers

"Plaxico Burress continually broke Tom Coughlin's rules and never seemed to care much about being fined or suspended. He accepted the punishment and moved on. He was immune to humiliation and was not interested in learning any of life's lessons, such as responsibility or accountability. Now he is paying for it with two years behind bars, during the prime of his career, after plea bargaining yesterday on gun charges from last November when he accidentally fired a bullet into his thigh at a Manhattan nightclub. Will Burress have any football left in him by the time he's a free man of 34 for 2011 season? "I don't think we will hear from Plax ever again in football," one general manager said ..."

Burress accepts plea

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August 21

Denver Post

"Plaxico Burress sat in the fifth row of seats in Room 1100 of the New York State Supreme Court building looking nervous. He fidgeted, he licked his lips. It was a few minutes before 10 a.m. EDT on Thursday and Burress had good reason to look so uncomfortable. As his lawyer would say later, there was no way out. Burress, a former Giants wide receiver, pleaded guilty to a single charge of attempted criminal possession of a weapon in the second degree, accepting the Manhattan district attorney's offer of a two-year prison sentence rather than trying to beat New York's strict gun laws in a trial. He will be sentenced Sept. 22, when he will begin serving his jail term. The minimum time he's ..."

Burress faces 2 years in jail

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August 21

Boston Globe

"Plaxico Burress's decision to plead guilty to a weapons charge and accept two years in prison surprised his former New York Giants teammates and left at least one claiming the Super Bowl star was punished too severely. Browns receiver Donte' Stallworth served 30 days in jail for running over and killing a man while driving drunk. Former Falcons quarterback Michael Vick served 18 months in prison for torturing animals and running a dogfighting ring for years."

Thanks to big ego, Plaxico Burress loses grip on job, freedom

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August 21

Boston Herald

"Normally, NFL wide receivers have to be worried about being detached from their senses. Turns out, Plaxico Burress had to worry about being detached from reality. Yesterday, the former Super Bowl hero of the New York Giants became a humble felon, copping a plea to one count of attempted possession of a weapon to reduce a potential 3-year prison sentence to two with a plea bargain. Like being blindsided by Rodney Harrison, "Plax" never saw it coming. His ego blocked his vision. Not even after his defense attorney, Benjamin Brafman, told him, as he finally told the world yesterday, "Unfortunately, there was no legal defense we could offer," did Burress believe for a minute the law applied to ..."

Disparity of Plaxico Burress-Donte Stallworth sentences startles Chicago Bears players

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August 21

Chicago Tribune

"For the sake of comparison, consider Plaxico Burress will spend two years in prison after shooting himself in the leg at a crowded New York City nightclub. In contrast, fellow (former) NFL wide receiver Donté Stallworth spent 24 days behind bars this summer after he killed a pedestrian while driving drunk in Miami and pleaded guilty to DUI manslaughter. In football terms, isn't that like one team getting penalized 15 yards for being offsides and the other getting 5 yards for unsportsmanlike conduct? Do the punishments fit the respective crimes? Both men made decisions that ultimately endangered the lives of innocent people, but the sentences seem totally out of whack given the consequences ..."

Ex-Teammates Rue Star's Fall

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August 21

New York Post

"They made an example out of Plaxico. That was the pervasive sentiment in Giants camp yesterday after players and coaches caught word their former teammate, Plaxico Burress, pleaded guilty to attempted gun possession and agreed to a two-year prison term. "The laws in New York are pretty strict for this type of offense, and rightfully so," co-owner John Mara said. "I think, had this been Joe the Plumber, would he have gotten two years? I'm not so sure about that." Mara was not alone in his thinking that Burress was hurt by his star status after he accidentally shot himself with his illegal handgun last November in a Manhattan nightclub. The Giants knew that something was coming down, but ..."

NFL hasn't seen the last of Plaxico Burress, ex-Giants WR will get second chance

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August 21

New York Daily News

columnist Gary Myers

"could be out of prison by May of 2011 when he will be nearly 34 years old and having not been on a football field - other than anything they might have in the the prison yard - for the previous 30 months. Even so, he should have no problem finding a new team that will provide him the opportunity to resume his career as a wide receiver. The NFL is all about giving players second chances, especially those who catch 11 passes in an NFC title game in brutally cold weather and two weeks later catch the winning TD in the Super Bowl. You can count on Burress getting phone calls to play again the moment he is available. Two full seasons away at this advanced stage in his career probably means he ..."

Giants co-owner John Mara calls Plaxico Burress shooting saga 'an American tragedy'

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August 20

New York Daily News

"Plaxico Burress' stunning fall from grace that ended with his guilty plea in court earlier Thursday is "an American tragedy," according to co-owner John Mara, that should serve as a lesson to everyone in the NFL. "It's a horrible situation when you think about what he threw away by doing what he did," Mara said outside the team dining hall. "It's terrible. He had all that talent, he had a brand new contract, a brand new baby. It just really is an American tragedy." Mara wasn't stunned by the news that Burress had accepted a plea deal that will land him in prison for two years, the result of his actions last Nov. 29 when he shot himself in the leg inside a Manhattan night club. But many of ..."

NFL hasn't seen the last of Plaxico Burress, ex-Giants WR will get second chance

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August 20

New York Daily News

columnist Gary Myers

"Plaxico Burress could be out of prison by May of 2011 when he will be nearly 34 years old and having not been on a football field - other than anything they might have in the the prison yard - for the previous 30 months. Even so, he should have no problem finding a new team that will provide him the opportunity to resume his career as a wide receiver. The NFL is all about giving players second chances, especially those who catch 11 passes in an NFC title game in brutally cold weather and two weeks later catch the winning TD in the Super Bowl. You can count on Burress getting phone calls to play again the moment he is available. Two full seasons away at this advanced stage in his career ..."

Former Giants star Plaxico Burress accepts plea bargain, will spend two years in jail

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August 20

New York Daily News

"Ex-Super Bowl hero Plaxico Burress took a surprise plea bargain Thursday that will land the talented but troubled wide receiver behind bars for two years. The unexpected agreement with the Manhattan district attorney came nine months after Burress, 31, shot himself through the thigh with an illegal .40-caliber Glock in a crowded nightclub. "Do you wish to plead guilty?" asked state Supreme Court Judge Michael Melkonian as Burress stood before him. "Is that what you want to do?" "Yes, sir," replied a subdued Burress, who returns to court Sept. 22 for his official sentencing. He's expected to begin his jail term the same day. Once he reports to jail, Burress - if he avoids trouble behind ..."

Burress Under the Gun

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August 20

New York Post

"Former New York Giant Plaxico Burress heads to court today to plead not guilty to felony weapons possession. The ex-Super Bowl hero shot himself in the thigh with his unregistered Glock last November at a Midtown nightclub. The Manhattan state Supreme Court arraignment is Burress' first return to court since late July, when the wide receiver failed to convince a grand jury that he deserved a pass because he was "truly remorseful" and carried a gun out of safety concerns."

Donovan McNabb says signing Plaxico Burress would be worth a shot

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August 18

New York Daily News

"Donovan McNabb, who endorsed the Eagles bringing in convicted felon Michael Vick, said Mondayhe would not be opposed to the team adding former Giant Super Bowl hero Plaxico Burress. The wide receiver faces a trial on gun possession charges in New York and a potential NFL suspension. "I don't think he would hurt," McNabb said. "We have some great guys here at our receiver position but whatever you can do to enhance the team, you would look into it.""

After Plaxico Burress mess, Antonio Pierce recieves Giant support

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August 5

New York Daily News

"Under the pressure of a possible indictment, Antonio Pierce did his best to mask his emotions. But when Pierce found out on Monday that he would not be indicted for his actions on that November night when Plaxico Burress shot himself, the Giants linebacker - according to his teammates - looked extremely relieved. "Like a 10-ton brick was lifted off his back," said Giants linebacker Danny Clark. "This is a very tough, macho business where you don't let a lot of outside influences affect your demeanor and how you go about your business. You wouldn't realize that it bothered him as much as it did but he got over it." Pierce, who was with Burress on Nov. 29, was accused of taking Burress' ..."

Pierce Has Few Regrets For Trying To Help Plaxico

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August 5

New York Post

"The remorse he feels is not for what he did to aid Plaxico Burress but for accompanying his former teammate into the Manhattan nightclub that fateful early morning in late November. So says Antonio Pierce, still the Giants' starting middle linebacker, who yesterday broke his silence, one day after the entire organization exhaled with the news that a grand jury voted not to indict him in the aftermath of the accidental Burress shooting. "I am not sorry for how I acted that night, nor for how I responded," Pierce said after a morning practice at the University at Albany. "I am sorry for putting myself in position of having to respond. There are lessons I learned from this. I take them to ..."

Burress is jester of his court

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August 5

Washington Times

columnist Tom Knott

"Some guys just never learn, even after they have been nailed. That would be Plaxico Burress, the former Giants wide receiver who believed he could talk his way out of his predicament. And what a predicament it is. He walks into a Manhattan nightclub with an unlicensed gun tucked into his waistband and allows it to slip down his leg and discharge, whereupon the bullet strikes him in the right thigh before lodging itself in the floor after narrowly missing a security guard who was standing near him. Those are the facts, and no one is arguing the facts. Yet with some guys, in their delusional state of denial, it is just never what it seems. Burress may have been carrying a gun, but it was not ..."

Pierce: No Regrets For Trying to Help Plaxico

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August 5

New York Post

"The remorse he feels is not for what he did to aid Plaxico Burress but for accompanying his former teammate into the Manhattan nightclub that fateful early morning in late November. So says Antonio Pierce, still the Giants' starting middle linebacker, who yesterday broke his silence, one day after the entire organization exhaled with the news that a grand jury voted not to indict him in the aftermath of the accidental Burress shooting. "I am not sorry for how I acted that night, nor for how I responded," Pierce said after a morning practice at the University at Albany. "I am sorry for putting myself in position of having to respond. There are lessons I learned from this. I take them to ..."

Giants relieved with Antonio Pierce off hook in Plaxico Burress mess

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August 4

New York Daily News

"For the first time in eight long and sometimes painful months, the Giants and Antonio Pierce are distraction-free. Needless to say, the organization was thrilled with that development Monday, when they learned that a Manhattan grand jury had refused to indict their defensive leader. They have been dealing with this mess since ex-Giant Plaxico Burress shot himself in Pierce's presence last Nov. 29. After Pierce meets the media this morning, though, they're not likely to have to deal with it ever again. "We certainly agree with the grand jury's decision," Giants co-owner John Mara said in a statement released by the team. "We said last week we felt strongly that Antonio's actions did not ..."

After Plaxico Burress fiasco, Giants should look in mirror when judging character

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August 4

New York Daily News

columnist Gary Myers

"Two hundred and forty eight days after Plaxico Burress ripped a bullet clear through his thigh in a Manhattan nightclub, the Giants finally reached closure on one of the lowest moments in their history, even if the fight for freedom has just begun for their Super Bowl hero, now an ex-employee. A grand jury in Manhattan voted Monday not to indict Antonio Pierce for his role in the aftermath of the shooting. That ends the Giants' involvement, other than Pierce or any team officials possibly being called to testify if Burress, who was indicted, does not take a plea bargain. Now the issue is whether the Giants and their players have learned anything from this debacle. Burress came to the ..."

Pierce Cleared in Plaxico Gun Case

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August 4

New York Post

"The training camp drama and distraction of Antonio Pierce's tenuous legal status did not make it into a second day before the Giants and the linebacker got the news they desperately wanted. All involved yesterday afternoon breathed a huge sigh of relief when word came down from the Manhattan District Attorney's office that Pierce was not indicted, as a grand jury voted "No Bill" on Pierce for his involvement in the Plaxico Burress shooting affair. Pierce last week testified before the grand jury for two days and arrived Sunday at training camp at the University at Albany with a cloud of suspicion hovering over him. He participated in the first practice of camp not knowing his fate, with ..."

Jurors Indict Plaxico

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August 4

New York Post

"Former Giant Super Bowl hero Plaxico Burress was indicted yesterday for the fumble of a lifetime -- the wayward Glock that went off in his jeans at a Midtown nightclub eight months ago and that now could send him to prison. Burress was slapped with two felony gun-possession charges that carry a mandatory minimum of 3½ years in prison. He is now left with two options: plead guilty to a lesser charge in hopes of shaving a year or two off that minimum -- or go to trial in a case where there's no doubt he had a gun. "We certainly won't let someone avoid charges because he has football games he wants to play," chief Assistant DA Mark Dwyer said yesterday of the potentially career-ending ..."

Burress Indicted on Weapons Charges

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August 4

New York Times

"Former New York Giants wide receiver Plaxico Burress was indicted on Monday on two felony counts accusing him of criminal possession of a weapon and one misdemeanor count of reckless endangerment, prosecutors said. Burress, 31, who caught the winning touchdown in the Giants' Super Bowl victory in February 2008, was released by the team after a November 2008 incident in which he accidentally shot himself in the leg at a New York nightclub. The accusations put his stellar career in jeopardy, costing him millions of dollars in salary. If convicted, he faces at least three and a half years in prison and a maximum of 15 years. Prosecutors and the defense had been in talks over a plea deal that ..."

Plax, Spags Are Gone, But Giant Expectations Remain

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August 2

New York Post

"As November gave way to December, there was no doubt in the minds of the Giants that they were headed to a second consecutive Super Bowl. Acknowledged as the best team in the NFL, they forcefully were stamping the legitimacy of their stunning Super Bowl XLII victory and also making a declaration that even more glory was to come. Then the music stopped and the magnificence of an 11-1 record devolved into the free-fall of a 1-4 finish, including an abrupt one-and-done playoff ouster. "We had an opportunity last year and we got to make sure if we get that same opportunity, we don't let that slip away," Eli Manning said. "It makes you appreciate the Super Bowl even more," added center Shaun ..."

Antonio Pierce finishes testimony before grand jury in Burress gun case

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August 1

New York Daily News

"Giants captain Antonio Pierce underwent a two-hour grilling by prosecutors Friday, finishing up his testimony about the night ex-teammate Plaxico Burress accidentally shot himself. Pierce remained mute after his two days of testimony, unlike Burress - who apologized for the November gunplay inside a Manhattan nightclub. Lawyer Michael Bachner said he anticipated the grand jury would not indict Pierce, who aided the wounded Burress and reportedly secreted an illegal .40-caliber Glock back to New Jersey after the shooting. "We're confident that the facts support the proposition that Mr. Pierce acted as any civilian in a similar circumstance would have acted," Bachner said. The grand jury's ..."

Burress says he regrets gun incident

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July 29

ESPN.com

"Plaxico Burress testified in front of a grand jury for nearly three hours Wednesday in a 2008 weapons charge case that centers around the former Giants wide receiver shooting himself in the leg. Burress and his attorney, Benjamin Brafman, will now wait for an undetermined length of time for the grand jury's vote and whether he will be indicted. "I testified before the grand jury. I was truthful, I was honest," Burress said outside of court. "I am truly remorseful for what I've done." Brafman told reporters that Burress stressed in his testimony that the gun was not used in the commission of a crime and that the lone victim was his client. "He asked the grand jury for compassion and ..."

Plaxico Burress to testify Wednesday before grand jury over shooting

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July 29

New York Daily News

"Ex-Giants star Plaxico Burress plans to tell a grand jury Wednesday how he accidentally shot himself in a Manhattan nightclub. Defense lawyer Benjamin Brafman said the one-time Super Bowl hero would give an honest account of the shooting that left him with a minor leg wound. "He's going to go in and tell the truth," Brafman said. "He's going to ask the grand jury for their compassion and understanding." The surprise court drama comes as National Football League teams open training camps and Burress faces an increasingly uncertain football future. Burress, who pleaded not guilty to two counts of gun possession, remains free on $100,000 bond. He faces a sentence of 31/2 to 15 years if ..."

Burress to give testimony Wednesday

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July 29

ESPN.com

"Former Giants wide receiver Plaxico Burress, who faces a weapons charge for shooting himself in the thigh at a nightclub last year, will testify before a Manhattan grand jury at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, Burress' attorney, Benjamin Brafman, told ESPN. Brafman said he is making the unusual maneuver because he believes it is important for the grand jury to hear Burress' side of the story. "There are many mitigating circumstances in this case," Brafman said Tuesday. "First, the gun was not used in the commission of a crime. The only victim here was Plaxico Burress. And the gun was registered in the state of Florida, which has reciprocating registration agreements in 32 states. My client was under ..."

Burress to give testimony Wednesday

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July 28

ESPN.com

"Former Giants wide receiver Plaxico Burress, who faces a weapons charge for shooting himself in the thigh at a nightclub last year, will testify before a Manhattan grand jury at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, Burress' attorney, Benjamin Brafman, told ESPN. Brafman said he is making the unusual maneuver because he believes it is important for the grand jury to hear Burress' side of the story. "There are many mitigating circumstances in this case," Brafman said Tuesday. "First, the gun was not used in the commission of a crime. The only victim here was Plaxico Burress. And the gun was registered in the state of Florida, which has reciprocating registration agreements in 32 states. My client was under ..."

District Attorney Demanding Jail Time For Plax In Any Plea Deal

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July 27

New York Post

"It's gonna be Sing Sing for Plaxico -- even if he cops to a lesser gun charge, says Manhattan District Attorney Robert Morgenthau. Negotiations in the gun-possession case against ex-Giants wide receiver Plaxico Burress -- who accidentally shot himself in the leg at a Midtown nightclub last November -- fell apart earlier this year after prosecutors insisted he do two years' state time on a plea to a lesser gun charge, the DA told The Post. The Super Bowl XLII star was willing to bite the bullet and do jail time, but he wouldn't agree to more than a year, the DA said. "We've always taken the position that he's going to have to go to jail, whether by trial or by plea," the legendary DA -- ..."

Goodell set to rule on futures of Michael Vick, Plaxico Burress

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July 22

New York Daily News

"Roger Goodell said he will meet with Michael Vick and Plaxico Burress soon before deciding their NFL fate. Vick, who is currently suspended indefinitely, completed his federal dogfighting prison sentence on Monday. The former Falcons quarterback hopes to revive his career after being out of the game for the past two seasons, but must first prove to the NFL commissioner that he is genuinely remorseful for funding an illegal dogfighting operation and initially lying about it to Goodell. "The process is ongoing," Goodell said at the Time Warner Center, where singer Marc Anthony was introduced as a limited partner in the Miami Dolphins franchise. "Our team is working on it, and I've been ..."

Commish Targets Burress & Vick

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June 30

New York Post

"Not so fast. That's the mindset of NFL commissioner Roger Goodell when it comes to allowing Plaxico Burress and Michael Vick to return to the field this season, according to a Yahoo! report. The commissioner, in keeping with his get-tough stance on personal conduct, is leaning towards suspending Burress and Vick, the report stated, citing three sources with knowledge of the situation. Goodell recently suspended Browns receiver Donte' Stallworth indefinitely after Stallworth pleaded guilty to DUI manslaughter in the death of a Miami man. A similar "indefinite suspension" could be in line for Burress, who has yet to be indicted on felony gun charges after he accidentally shot himself in the ..."

Sources: Burress, Vick likely to get stiff penalties

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June 30

Yahoo! Sports

"NFL commissioner Roger Goodell is leaning toward indefinitely suspending former New York Giants wide receiver Plaxico Burress(notes) and continuing to sideline quarterback Michael Vick(notes), three sources with knowledge of the situations have indicated. Such moves would be the latest examples of Goodell's tough stance on players embroiled in off-field issues as evidenced with the suspension of Cleveland Browns wide receiver Donte' Stallworth(notes) earlier this month. Stallworth has been ruled out indefinitely by the league after pleading guilty to DUI manslaughter in the death of a Miami man in March. Stallworth was sentenced to 30 days in jail, two years of house arrest and reached a ..."

Goodell kicks off his review of Plaxico Burress

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June 27

New York Daily News

"NFL commissioner Roger Goodell has begun his review on Plaxico Burress to see if the former Giants wide receiver violated the league's personal conduct policy. NFL spokesman Brian McCarthy confirmed a report from ESPN that Burress had been so notified by Adolpho Birch, the NFL's vice president of labor and law policy. Goodell likely initiated his review so he can make a ruling on a potential suspension prior to the start of training camp. Goodell does not have to wait for any court ruling to decide to suspend Burress, who accidentally shot himself in the thigh on Nov.29 in a Manhattan nightclub. Burress played in 10 games last season before the incident, catching 35 passes for 454 yards ..."

NFL commish Roger Goodell must suspend Plaxico Burress

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June 21

New York Daily News

columnist Mike Lupica

"Nothing changes with Plaxico Burress except fancy lawyering, with his lawyer Benjamin Brafman trying to run more clock between when Burress finally gets indicted for carrying an unlicensed handgun around in the city of New York, for having that gun go off in a crowded club on Lexington Ave. No matter. Somehow Burress is still under the impression that something as silly as the law isn't supposed to get in the way of him getting another job and getting paid. Like the law is some annoying cornerback or safety. Of course Burress isn't another NFL wide receiver, Donte Stallworth of the Browns, who was legally drunk behind the wheel of his expensive car when he struck and killed a man rushing ..."

Bucs need to maintain a strict No-Plax Zone

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June 20

Tampa Tribune

"We just wrapped up Bucs mandatory minicamp, where one mandatory non-story was lone gunman Plaxico Burress and the possibility the Bucs might be interested in a receiver of his caliber. So far, the Bucs claim no interest, the best minicamp news outside of Kellen Winslow Jr. and Stylez G. White dropping their idea to switch motorcycles, and names, in midair as they jump the Jungala exhibit at Busch Gardens, though there are weeks and weeks before training camp. Yes, this franchise needs to stay far away from "Harris Smith." Harris Smith, of course, is the alias Burress used when he popped into a New York City emergency room in November after his Glock slipped down his sweat pants (who hasn't ..."

Grand jury could throw Plaxico Burress off track

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June 18

New York Daily News

"Not so fast, Plax. A Manhattan grand jury will hear the case against the gun-toting Super Bowl hero next month, raising the possibility of a trial that could bench Plaxico Burress this season. Although Burress' next scheduled court appearance is Sept. 23, the timetable could change depending on when the grand jury reaches a decision, Manhattan District Attorney Robert Morgenthau said yesterday. A quick indictment would raise the possibility of a trial during the NFL season. If there is no indictment, Burress would face only possible disciplinary action from NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell. Defense attorney Benjamin Brafman said after a brief Manhattan court hearing on Monday that the ..."