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Plaxico Burress

New York Giants

1977/08/12 32

6-5 232

Norfolk, VA

9

the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2000 (1st round)

Receiving Kickoff Returns Punt Returns
Year Team G Rec Yds Y/G AVG Lng TD KR YDS AVG Lng TD PR Yds Avg Lng TD
2008 Giants 10 35 454 0 12.9 33 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

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Scouting Report

Assets
  • Tall, well-built receiver with a long stride that allows him to glide past defenders. Can out-jump and out-muscle cornerbacks for deep balls and can make acrobatic catches. Uses his size and experience well on shorter routes. Has improved as a route runner.
Flaws
  • Has bad legs and is always playing hurt. Can still go into a funk and disappear from the game. Has struggled with off-field troubles.
Career Potential
  • Star wideout.

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Transactions/Injuries/Suspensions

August 20, 2009 Suspended by the NFL until completion of his jail term.
April 3, 2009 Released by the New York Giants.
December 2, 2008 Suspended by the New York Giants for four games and placed on the reserve/non-football injury list.
November 28, 2008 Hamstring, out.
September 24, 2008 Suspended by the New York Giants for one game.
September 4, 2008 Signed by the New York Giants to a five-year contract extension.
March 18, 2005 Signed as an unrestricted free agent by the New York Giants to a six-year contract.
November 24, 2004 Hamstring, out.

Trades

March 18, 2005 Signed as an unrestricted free agent by the New York Giants.
April 15, 2000 Drafted by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 1st round (8th overall) in 2000.

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