Plaxico Burress

Big catch: Jets acquire WR Edwards from Browns

By DENNIS WASZAK Jr.| AP| Sports

… the starting lineup since allowing him to become a free agent in the offseason. They looked into former Giants star Plaxico Burress ' legal status before the draft, and were mentioned in possible trade talks for Denver's Brandon Marshall. "I …

Story|10/08/2009

Ex-NY Giant Burress gets 2 years in gun case

By KAREN MATTHEWS| AP| Sports

… gun case Tuesday, September 22, 2009 By KAREN MATTHEWS, Associated Press Writer NEW YORK Former Super Bowl hero Plaxico Burress apologized to his family and tearfully kissed his wife and young son goodbye Tuesday before he was led away to prison …

Story|09/22/2009

Manning, Umenyiora lead Giants to 23-17 win

By TOM CANAVAN| AP| Sports

… 2009 By TOM CANAVAN, AP Sports Writer EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. The New York Giants didn't find a replacement for Plaxico Burress in opening defense of their NFC East title. They added something just as valuable, a healthy Osi Umenyiora, and …

Story|09/14/2009

Ryan, Jets begin task of justifying their big talk

By DENNIS WASZAK Jr.| AP| Sports

… Smith and David Clowney. That uncertainty had New York linked to just about anyone with a pair of hands, including Plaxico Burress and Brandon Marshall. "People can say we don't have this big-name guy, but we feel like we have a stable of …

Story|09/11/2009

So-called Giants dynasty at the crossroads

By TOM CANAVAN| AP| Sports

… CANAVAN, AP Sports Writer EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. There aren't many New York Giants who haven't thought about Plaxico Burress ' accidental shooting in November and wondered: `'What if?" The Giants seemingly were on the verge of becoming …

Story|09/10/2009

Giants LB Antonio Pierce excused from practice

By TOM CANAVAN| AP| Sports

… the New England Patriots. Pierce spent much of the last 10 months in the spotlight after helping former teammate Plaxico Burress when the wide receiver accidentally shot himself in the thigh in a New York City nightclub in late November. Pierce …

Story|09/07/2009

Cut down day: NFL teams pare rosters to 53

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… helmet as defender Rodney Harrison yanked him to the ground. The play set up Manning's winning touchdown pass to Plaxico Burress . "It's the big bang theory," said Tyree, who caught the ball after Manning avoided a sack. "It's a moment …

Story|09/06/2009

Super Bowl hero David Tyree cut by New York Giants

By TOM CANAVAN| AP| Sports

… helmet as defender Rodney Harrison yanked him to the ground. The play set up Manning's winning touchdown pass to Plaxico Burress . Tyree also caught a 5-yard touchdown pass from Manning earlier in the game, which was his first touchdown catch …

Story|09/05/2009

Eli Manning says Giants' O ready for NFL season

By TOM CANAVAN| AP| Sports

… AP Sports Writer EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. The New York Giants aren't wondering anymore whether they can replace Plaxico Burress and Amani Toomer this season. The last two preseason games have proved the Giants have more than enough receivers …

Story|09/04/2009