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NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell has initiated a review of the illegal firearm charge against former New York Giants wide receiver Plaxico Burress, opting not to wait until the legal process runs its course before taking action.   Continue reading on NFL.com

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The New York Giants released Super Bowl hero Plaxico Burress on Friday, a little more than four months after the talented but troubled wide receiver accidentally shot himself in the thigh in a New York nightclub.   Continue reading on NFL.com

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A gun possession case against New York Giants star Plaxico Burress was adjourned Tuesday until June unless he reaches a plea agreement with prosecutors to resolve the matter sooner.   Continue reading on NFL.com

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The NFL Players Association filed a grievance on Tuesday challenging the suspension and fine handed Plaxico Burress by the New York Giants after the receiver accidentally shot himself in a nightclub more than a week ago.   Continue reading on NFL.com
Yet another instance where a union or players association is a bad thing IMHO.  A guy shoots himself and is facing criminal charges – the NFL has every right to suspend the player based on the behavioral guidelines set forth by Roger Goodell.
I “hope” that the judge …

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Plaxico Burress turned himself in to police Monday morning in New York City and was expected to plead not guilty to criminal possession of a weapon, his lawyer said.   Continue reading on NFL.com
In odd NFL news of the week, Giants WR Plaxico Burress reportedly shot himself in the leg over the weekend in a NY club.  Besides the obvious jokes and ridicule that Plaxico will be facing for shooting his own damn self w/ a handgun, Burress will also have several criminal charges as well.  Burress …

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The chances of Plaxico Burress making another winning touchdown catch this weekend at the University of Phoenix Stadium are questionable at best.   Continue reading on NFL.com
The latest news Sunday morning is that Plaxico Burress could play against the Arizona Cardinals.  While certainly not a 100% sure thing at this point, fantasy owners would likely take their chances w/ Burress since there are few other quality wideouts available these days.

The New York Giants and star receiver Plaxico Burress are just going to have to come to the understanding that more fines are going to come & neither really cares at this point. Burress has made it clear that he could care less about the fines for being late, etc., although surely missing an entire game check is no laughing matter.
A mostly unapologetic Plaxico Burress rejoined the New York Giants today, noting that he didn’t lose any sleep after being suspended for one game and incurring a six-figure fine. …

Updated 7/22/08
Brian Urlacher is the latest NFL player to “re-work” an existing deal before the first one is up. This new deal adds to the existing 9-yr deal he was still under (until 2011), to the tune of $18 million – $6 million signing bonus. Urlacher is now signed w/ the Chicago Bears until 2012… wow, a whole year? Thanks for the commitment.
These incidents are ridiculous – Brian cannot argue that he’s “underpaid” when he already has a $57 million contract that he’s supposed to be honoring. …