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Plaxico Antonio Burress ( /ˈplɛksɪkoʊ ˈbɜrəs/ pleks-i-koh; born August 12, 1977) is an American football wide receiver who currently plays for the New York Jets of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Pittsburgh Steelers eighth overall in the 2000 NFL Draft. He has also played for the New York Giants, when they won Super Bowl XLII. Burress set a Big Ten Conference single-season record by catching 65 passes in his first season at Michigan State, and also excelled on the special-teams coverage units, using his outstanding leaping ability as a kick blocker. He ranks third in career touchdown catches (20), third in receptions (131), and fourth in receiving yards (2,155) in just two seasons at Michigan State University.




Rory McIlroy Is So Philadelphia

By: That Balls Outta Here

15Jun2013

Earlier in the week Rory McIlroy did some weird PR stunt where he ran up the art museum steps in a Phillies jersey. See! There is a famous golfer doing a real Philadelphia thing! He is likable enough if you are a fan of golf, I guess. Few celebrities...

Ahead Of Rangers-Bruins, A Look At The Legendary Boston-New York Sports Rivalry

By: WFAN

15May2013

Here's a look at the very best of the Boston-New York rivalries in football, basketball, baseball and hockey. Enjoy the history lesson.

Steelers Match Patriots Offer To Keep WR Emmanuel Sanders

By: Steelers Gab

14Apr2013

The Steelers have announced they will be keeping WR Emmanuel Sanders, as they have matched the restricted free agents offer of a one-year deal for $2.5 million to the New England Patriots. Keeping Sanders means the Steelers don’t get the Patrio...

Coughlin: Giants would’ve repeated in ’08 if not for Plaxico Burress

By: Giants Football Blog

5Apr2013

In an interview taped to be aired on the Yes Network’s Center Stage, Giants head coach Tom Coughlin stated his belief that the team would have repeated as Super Bowl championships in ’09 if not for Plaxico Burress’ nightclub mishap.

Bills Receiver Stevie Johnson Tweets That North Korea Should Bomb Foxborough

By: WFAN

4Apr2013

The 26-year-old tweeted "War is nothing to be played with. I apologize North Korea .... but if ya’ll do bomb 1st... Bomb Foxboro, Mass. Sincerely, #BillsMafia."...

Brad Meester signs with Jaguars for 14th season

By: Ultimate Jaguars

19Mar2013

Center Brad Meester admits he was a bit nervous, but still excited as he waited in February for the Jaguars new executives to conduct their offseason evaluation and decide whether they wanted him back this year. “Nervous about it, yes. At that poin...

Buzz: Plaxico Will Be Back With Steelers

By: Giants Football Blog

12Mar2013

With Mike Wallace surely to be signed by either Miami or perhaps Minnesota in the next few hours, the Steelers are already looking to replenish their receiving corp with a familiar name…. The Steelers plan to sign WR Plaxico Burress to a 1yr, v...

Steelers Officially Lose Wallace, Ink Burress To One-Year Deal

By: Steelers Gab

12Mar2013

With Mike Wallace spending day one being wooed by the Miami Dolphins, the Steelers did sign a wide out, bringing back again Plaxico Burress to the team. Reports say the 35-year-old inks a one-year deal for the veteran minimum. Burress had three catch...

Steelers Bring Back Foote, Burress

By: Pittsburgh Blitz

12Mar2013

Linebacker Larry Foote and wide receiver Plaxico Burress have agreed to re-sign with the Pittsburgh Steelers, league sources told ESPN. Foote agreed to a three-year deal, the player told ESPN’s Josina Anderson. Terms of Burress’ agreement...

Steelers re-sign Burress, Foote

By: FOX Sports NFL

12Mar2013

The Pittsburgh Steelers are sticking with what they know.

With Ahmad Bradshaw’s Release, Great ’07 Draft Class Almost Gone From Giants

By: Double G Sports

8Feb2013

In this era of sports we see players come and go from our teams too often. So often that fans my age (22) and younger don’t really appreciate the connection with their favorite teams players. With free agency and the draft at its peak in popularity...

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Nationality: United States of America
Date of Birth: 1977-08-12
Gender: M
Height (meters): 1.96
Weight (kg): 105.23
Team: New York Jets
Jersey Number: 17
Position: Wide receiver
Started Playing: 1999