Giants release Plaxico Burress
The New York Giants released troubled wide receiver Plaxico Burress.
Burress, who shot himself in the leg at a nightclub last year, faces a prison term and/or a league suspension. On March 31st, Burress had his request for an adjournment granted, which postpones his case to mid-June.
His attorney, Benjamin Brafman, is attempting to reach an agreement on a plea deal. Brafman, who hasn't spoken to Burress since his release today, e-mailed Mike Garafolo of the Newark Star-Ledger.
With Burress' legal and league issues, the likelihood that Burress would have seen the field in 2009 was small.
As far as possible replacements, the Giants have had some preliminary discussions with the Browns about Braylon Edwards.
Or the Giants could inquire about the Cardinals' disgruntled receiver Anquan Boldin, who is represented by Drew Rosenhaus. However, Rosenhaus, who also represents Burress, pissed off the Giants when he e-mailed other teams in January saying Burress was available for a trade.
The top free agent WR available is Torry Holt and there will be several solid wide receivers available when the Giants pick with the 29th overall pick.
Burress, who shot himself in the leg at a nightclub last year, faces a prison term and/or a league suspension. On March 31st, Burress had his request for an adjournment granted, which postpones his case to mid-June.
His attorney, Benjamin Brafman, is attempting to reach an agreement on a plea deal. Brafman, who hasn't spoken to Burress since his release today, e-mailed Mike Garafolo of the Newark Star-Ledger.
"I think the Giants made a huge mistake, speaking as both his lawyer and a Giants fan," Brafman wrote via e-mail.The Giants had become frustrated with Burress even before he shot himself. Burress was suspended for the Giants' week 5 game against the Seahawks and he was fined $45,000 for his actions in week 7.
With Burress' legal and league issues, the likelihood that Burress would have seen the field in 2009 was small.
As far as possible replacements, the Giants have had some preliminary discussions with the Browns about Braylon Edwards.
Or the Giants could inquire about the Cardinals' disgruntled receiver Anquan Boldin, who is represented by Drew Rosenhaus. However, Rosenhaus, who also represents Burress, pissed off the Giants when he e-mailed other teams in January saying Burress was available for a trade.
The top free agent WR available is Torry Holt and there will be several solid wide receivers available when the Giants pick with the 29th overall pick.
