Jets acknowledge looking into Plaxico Burress' status

[BAMAPHIN 22]

The New York Jets, in the market for a wide receiver, called Plaxico Burress' agent before the NFL draft to look into the former Giants star's legal troubles.

Burress was released by the Giants on April 3, just over four months after the Super Bowl hero accidentally shot himself in the thigh with an unlicensed gun in a New York City nightclub.

Burress, 31, faces at least 3½ years in prison if convicted on a felony weapons charge. He's due back in court on June 15.

Jets general manager Mike Tannenbaum said late Sunday night that "consistent with our normal approach of performing our due diligence, we contacted Drew Rosenhaus several days ago, prior to the draft, to inquire about Plaxico's pending legal situation."

http://www.usatoday.com/sports/football/nfl/jets/2009-04-27-plaxico-burress_N.htm

 

[#1dolphinsfan]

that would suck i would like us to get him if he stays in the league for this year

 

[Jetsfan89]

Glazer said on the radio this morning that they talked to him but he doesnt think they were really serious about signing him.

 

[ShaneHulscher]

Go ahead and take him NY, he will be either in jail or kicked outta the league before he gives you anything more than a used roster spot.