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Plaxico Burress through the years

Plaxico Burress poses for a portrait in the NFL Network Studio on Jul. 7, 2011 in Culver City, Ca. (Ben Liebenberg/NFL)

Pittsburgh Steelers' Plaxico Burress, right, talks with head coach Bill Cowher, left, during a practice session in Mexico City Friday, Aug. 18, 2000. The Steelers face the Indianapolis Colts Saturday in a preseason game. (AP Photo/Claudio Cruz)

Michigan State's Plaxico Burress (4) carries the ball into the end zone to score as Florida's cornerback Bennie Alexander (30) attempts to stop him during the first half of the Citrus Bowl in Orlando, Fla., Saturday Jan. 1, 2000. Burress set a school record with 13 receptions, including three for touchdowns, as Michigan State defeated Florida 37-34. (AP Photo/Scott Audette)

FILE - In this Oct. 9, 1999, file photo, Michigan State receiver Plaxico Burress (4) pulls in a pass defended by Michigan cornerback Todd Howard during the second quarter of an NCAA college football game at Spartan Stadium in East Lansing, Mich. Michigan State defeated Michigan 34-31. The two 5-0 schools meet in Ann Arbor on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2010. (AP Photo/Werner Slocum, File)

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Plaxico Burress (80) breaks the tackle of Baltimore Ravens safety Rod Woodson on a touchdown reception in the fourth quarter of an AFC divisinal playoff game Sunday, Jan. 20, 2002, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Rusty Kennedy)

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Plaxico Burress stretches before a team workout Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2002, in Pittsburgh. The Steelers are preparing to meet the New England Patriots in the AFC Championship game Sunday in Pittsburgh.(AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Plaxico Burress (80) hangs on between Tennessee Titans safety Lance Schulters (31) and cornerback Samari Rolle (21) during the second quarter of their AFC divisional playoff game Saturday, Jan. 11, 2003 in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Dave Martin)

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Plaxico Burress walks in front of his custom pickup truck after arriving at the team's training camp in Latrobe, Pa., on Friday, July 30, 2004. Burress didn't show at the team's coaching meetings earlier in the year. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Plaxico Burress, right, leads his teammates in a 40-yard sprint during the run test on the first official day of Steelers training camp at St. Vincent College, Saturday, July 31, 2004, in Latrobe, Pa. (AP Photo/Mark Genito)

FILE Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Plaxico Burress makes a diving catch against the New England Patriots in this Oct. 31, 2004 in Pittsburgh. The free agent wide receiver officially joined the New York Giants on Friday, a week after rejecting an offer from the team. He then fired agent Michael Harrison and signed with Drew Rosenhaus, who renewed negotiations.The six-year, $25 million contract was reached Thursday, and includes an $8 million signing bonus, a football source told The Associated Press, speaking on condition of anonymity. (AP Photo/Gene J. puskar)

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Plaxico Burress celebrates his first toucdown against the New England Patriots in the first quarter in Pittsburgh on Sunday, Oct. 31, 2004. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)

New York Giants wide receiver Plaxico Burress picks up a first down against the New Orleans Saints Monday night, Sept. 19, 2005 at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. The Giants take on the St. Louis Rams on Sunday. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)

EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - OCTOBER 2: Quarterback Eli Manning #10 of the New York Giants practicing on the field pregame with wide receiver Plaxico Burress #17 against the St. Louis Rams at Giants Stadium on October 2, 2005 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Giants defeated the Rams 44-24. (AP Photo/David Drapkin)

The New York Giants' Plaxico Burress, left, runs down the sideline past the Philadelphia Eagles' Sheldon Brown enroute to a 61-yard reception and touchdown in the fourth quarter at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. , Sunday, Nov. 20, 2005. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)

New York Giants' Plaxico Burress, right, tries to break a tackle by Dallas Cowboys' Aaron Glenn during the second quarter Sunday, Dec. 4, 2005, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)

Indianapolis Colts corner back Nick Harper grabs New York Giants' Plaxico Burress (17) during the first quarter of their football game at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., Sunday, Sept. 10, 2006. (AP Photo/Ed Betz)

New York Giants' Plaxico Burress is surrounded by reporters in the team's locker room at Giants stadium Monday, Nov. 27, 2006 in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)

New York Giants' Plaxico Burress (17) is pushed out of bounds after a catch by Carolina Panthers' Richard Marshall (31) during an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Dec. 10, 2006. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)

New York Giants wide receiver Plaxico Burress smiles during NFL football practice for Sunday's playoff game against the Dallas Cowboys Thursday, Jan. 10, 2008 in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)

EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - DECEMBER 29: Wide receiver Plaxico Burress #17 of the New York Giants catching a touchdown pass in the fourth quarter against the New England Patriots at Giant Stadium on December 29, 2007 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Patriots defeated the Giants 38-35. (AP Photo/David Drapkin)

New York Giants wide receiver Plaxico Burress greets U.S. Army troops from Fort Hood, Texas, before the start of the NFC divisional playoff football game with the Dallas Cowboys, Sunday, Jan. 13, 2008, in Irving, Texas. (AP Photo/Tim Sharp)

New York Giants' Plaxico Burress salutes the crowd while he is introduced to fans during the NBA basketball action between the New York Knicks and the Boston Celtics Monday, Jan. 21, 2008 at Madison Square Garden in New York. The Celtics defeated the Knicks 109-93. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)

Wide receiver Plaxico Burress #17 of the New York Giants points to a questioner as he speaks to the media at the Giants Super Bowl XLII Media Day at University of Phoenix Stadium on January 29, 2008 in Glendale, Arizona. (AP Photo/Paul Spinelli)

New York Giants wide receiver Plaxico Burress is surrounded by members of the media during a player availability session Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2008 in Chandler, Ariz. The Giants play the New England Patriots in the Super Bowl XLII on Sunday, Feb. 3, in Glendale, Ariz..(AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)

Wide receiver Plaxico Burress #17 of the New York Giants contemplates the moment while shedding tears of joy after catching the winning touchdown against the New England Patriots during Super Bowl XLII at the University of Phoenix Stadium on February 3, 2008 in Glendale, Arizona. The Giants defeated the Patriots 17-14. (AP Photo/Paul Spinelli)

New York Giants wide receiver Plaxico Burress (17) celebrates after scoring a fourth quarter touchdown during the NFL Super Bowl XLll game against the New England Patriots on February 4, 2008. The Giants defeated the Patriots 17-14. (AP Photo/Kevin Terrell)

New York Giants receiver Plaxico Burress (17) fails to catch a pass in the end zone while under pressure from New England Patriots defenders Ellis Hobbs III, right, Brandon Meriweather, (31) and Asante Samuel in the third quarter during the Super Bowl XLII football game at University of Phoenix Stadium on Sunday, Feb. 3, 2008 in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/David Duprey)

New York Giants receiver Plaxico Burress celebrates after the Giants beat the New England Patriots 17-14 in the Super Bowl XLII football game on Sunday, Feb. 3, 2008, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Gene Puskar)

New York Giants' wide receiver Plaxico Burress gestures number one after getting of a team bus at Giants Stadium Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. Monday, Feb. 4, 2008. The Giants returned home from Arizona after a 17-14 victory over the New England Patriots in Super Bowl XLII. (AP Photo/Rich Schultz)

Wide receiver Plaxico Burress #17 of the New York Giants runs for a first down after catching a pass during the game against the Baltimore Ravens at Giants Stadium on November 16, 2008 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Giants defeated the Ravens 30-10. AP Photo/Paul Spinelli)

New York Jets wide receiver Plaxico Burress signs autographs for fans at the end of practice during NFL football training camp, Tuesday, Aug. 2, 2011, at Atlantic Health Training Center in Florham Park, N.J. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

New York Jets wide receiver Plaxico Burress talks to the media during NFL football training camp on Sunday, Aug. 7, 2011, in Florham Park, N.J. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

New York Jets' Plaxico Burress catches a pass before the NFL preseason football game between the Cincinnati Bengals and the New York Jets , Sunday, Aug. 21, 2011, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)

New York Giants quaterback Eli Manning (10) talks with former team mate Plaxico Burress (17) after an NFL football game against the New York Jets on Monday August 29, 2011 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey (AP Photo/Evan Pinkus)

Side judge Jimmy DeBell watches as New York Jets wide receiver Plaxico Burress (17) catches a 26-yard touchdown pass in front of Dallas Cowboys defensive back Bryan McCann (37) during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 11, 2011, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

New York Jets wide receiver Plaxico Burress (17) heads downfield during an NFL game against the Oakland Raiders on Sunday, Sept. 25, 2011, in Oakland. The Raiders won the game, 34-24. (AP Photo/Greg Trott)

New York Jets wide receiver Plaxico Burress (17) catches a third quarter pass good for a first down while covered by seemingly flying Miami Dolphins free safety Reshad Jones (20) during the NFL week 6 football game against the Miami Dolphins on Monday, October 17, 2011 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Jets won the game 24-6. (AP Photo/Paul Spinelli)

New York Jets' Plaxico Burress celebrates this third touchdown during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game against the San Diego Chargers, Sunday, Oct. 23, 2011, in East Rutherford, N.J. The Jets defeated the Chargers 27-21. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)

New York Jets' Plaxico Burress (17) is tackled by Buffalo Bills' Drayton Florence (29) during the first half of an NFL football game in Orchard Park, N.Y., Sunday, Nov. 6, 2011. (AP Photo/Gary Wiepert)

New York Jets wide receiver Plaxico Burress (17) is tackled by New England Patriots cornerback Devin McCourty (32) during the first quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 13, 2011 in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)

New York Jets wide receiver Plaxico Burress (17) runs after a catch as Denver Broncos middle linebacker Joe Mays (51) and outside linebacker D.J. Williams (55) pursue in the third quarter of an NFL football game, Thursday, Nov. 17, 2011, in Denver. (AP Photo/Barry Gutierrez)

New York Jets wide receiver Plaxico Burress (17) catches the ball for a touchdown in front of Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Nnamdi Asomugha (24) in the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 18, 2011 in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)