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Plaxico Antonio Burress (born August 12, 1977) [1] is an American former professional football player who was a wide receiver for 12 seasons in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Michigan State Spartans , and was selected by the Pittsburgh Steelers with the eighth overall pick in the 2000 NFL draft .
On the early morning hours of November 9, 2008, at a night club in New York City, Plaxico Burress accidentally discharged an unlicensed gun in his pocket, injuring his thigh. [10] No one called the police, which is required by New York law when a gunshot accident occurs. Pierce helped Burress and rushed him to a nearby hospital to tend to his ...
Plaxico Burress took over as the Giants' #1 receiver, but Toomer still started all 16 games and had 60 receptions for 684 yards and seven touchdowns. [1] Toomer's 2005 highlights included a last-second touchdown reception against the Denver Broncos, a late game-tying touchdown at Seattle, and a fourth-and-goal touchdown catch against the Rams.
Plaxico Burress, NFL player who used this name as an alias Harris Smith (filmmaker) , filmmaker and essayist, co-founder of Remodernist film Topics referred to by the same term
Burress is a surname. Notable people with the surname include: Drew Burress (born 2004), American baseball player; Hannibal Buress (born 1983), American comedian; Hedy Burress (born 1973), American actress; Plaxico Burress (born 1977), American football player; Withers A. Burress (1894–1977), American general; William Burress (1915–1939 ...
On November 30, 2008, Brafman was hired to represent NFL star Plaxico Burress who, on August 3, 2009, was indicted on two counts of criminal possession of a weapon, and one count of reckless endangerment. [13] [14] Burress pleaded guilty to a weapons charge and was sentenced to two years in prison. [15]
The New York Giants, in need to replace wide-out Plaxico Burress, selected Nicks in the first round, 29th overall. Nicks was the fifth wide receiver taken in the draft, and one out of six taken in the first round alone. [25] On August 1, 2009, Nicks signed a five-year, $12.54 million contract.
Rosenhaus represents more than 170 players, including several high-profile clients, many of which are known for having eccentric personalities. [4] Notable players Rosenhaus has represented or represents include Aaron Jones, Antonio Brown, Chad Johnson, Frank Gore, Rex Grossman, Rob Gronkowski, LeSean McCoy, Jimmy Smith, Plaxico Burress, Terrell Owens, Tyreek Hill, Warren Sapp, and Darren Waller.