Dec 4th, 2008 · N.Y. Giants wide receiver Plaxico Burress accidentally shot himself in the leg at a Manhattan nightclub last weekend. His future with the team is in jeopardy, and he's looking down the barrel of two weapons charges. But the incident may be rooted in a string of violent attacks on NFL players.
Dec 1st, 2008 · You could argue that Plaxico Burress has been punished enough. The New York Giants receiver faces criminal charges for possessing a weapon. It's the same weapon with which he shot himself in the leg on Friday night. His lawyer is asking people to withhold judgment. Burress is expected to plead not guilty to criminal possession of a weapon. The team's general manager says he phoned Burress, who didn't call back.
Feb 4th, 2008 · In one of football's biggest shockers, the New York Giants shattered New England's unbeaten season as Manning hit Plaxico Burress on a 13-yard fade with 35 seconds left in the Super Bowl. Sunday's 17-14 win was the Giants' 11th straight on the road, and the first time the Patriots tasted defeat in more than a year.