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Giants Give Plaxico the Axe

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(Newser) – The New York Giants have released wide receiver Plaxico Burress 4 months after he shot himself in the leg in a Manhattan nightclub, the New York Daily News reports. “We hung in there as long as we could in hopes that there could be a resolution to this situation other than the decision we made today to release Plaxico,” said GM Jerry Reese. “We are appreciative of the contributions he made to this franchise.”

The Giants' about-face came just 3 days after Burress appeared in a New York courtroom in connection with the charges against him—two counts of criminal possession of a loaded and unlicensed weapon, one of which carries a mandatory minimum sentence of 3½ years in prison. Daily News sources say the prosecutor wouldn't agree to a plea deal unless it included some jail time.

New York Giants receiver Plaxico Burress makes a touchdown.
New York Giants receiver Plaxico Burress makes a touchdown.   (AP Photo)
Jerry Reese.
Jerry Reese.   (AP Photo)
New York Giants wide receiver Plaxico Burress walks to a courthouse.
New York Giants wide receiver Plaxico Burress walks to a courthouse.   (AP Photo)
New York Giants wide receiver Plaxico Burress watches from the sidelines.
New York Giants wide receiver Plaxico Burress watches from the sidelines.   (AP Photo)
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Technicolor
Apr 3, 09 6:08 PM CDT
He really shot himself in the foot on this one! Haha, get it?.. okay look, I know it was his leg, give me a chuckle. Reply
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anchower
Apr 3, 09 8:13 PM CDT
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riffran
Apr 3, 09 11:19 PM CDT
chuckle chuckle....lol...he was trying for his foot but he astigmatism...:) Reply
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riffran
Apr 4, 09 3:56 AM CDT
oops meant .."has astigmatism".. Reply
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tazsugs
Aug 4, 09 1:26 PM CDT
i want to commend the NY giants for releasing this idiot,there are plenty of young men who would love to fill his position, who dont carry weapons to the club thinkin there a gangsta....i am now a giants fan for doin the right thing. Reply
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