NY Giants release Plaxico Burress
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Bill Jempty | Friday, April 3, 2009 |
This comes four months after the Wide Receiver shot himself. From ESPN-
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 City nightclub.
Burress’ four-year tenure with the Giants was highlighted by a game-winning touchdown catch in the Super Bowl against the previously undefeated New England Patriots in February 2008, but it was also dogged by fines and suspensions.
Burress’ status has been uncertain since he shot himself in the thigh on Nov. 29 with an unlicensed gun he’d stuffed into his waistband. He faces a felony weapons charge that could put him in prison for at least 3½ years if convicted.
Burress’ case was adjourned on Tuesday while his attorneys and prosecutors worked on a possible plea agreement. He is due back in court on June 15.
The 31-year-old, who was suspended by the Giants for the final four weeks of the season for conduct detrimental to the team and fined after the shooting, also faces possible NFL sanctions for violating its personal conduct policy.
Some think the move makes sense because it opens the door for Braylon Edwards. My opinion- salary cap considerations aside, a NFL team can’t have too much depth. Particularly at a position where players tend to be fragile.
From the viewpoint that Burress legal difficulities could be a distraction for the team, then I can understand the player’s release.
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