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Ralph Vacchiano, of the New York Daily News, reports New York

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Ralph Vacchiano, of the New York Daily News, reports New York Giants WR Plaxico Burress was benched for the entire first quarter and into the start of the second Week 8. Burress entered the game with 11:27 left in the second quarter.

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Plaxico Burress made his first appearance in Pittsburgh since

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News: Plaxico Burress made his first appearance in Pittsburgh since playing for the Steelers in the AFC championship game in January 2005, before he signed with New York as a free agent. He did not play the first quarter of the Giants' 21-14 victory Sunday after being disciplined by coach Tom Coughlin for missing a therapy treatment session for a sore neck and shoulder Saturday. "I practiced on Friday and I felt fine and got treatment Friday at the stadium," Burress said. "After I practiced, I thought I was in the clear. I felt good, but I guess I was supposed to come up here and get treatment." [...]

8:00 PM EST (1)

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Plaxico Burress caught just three balls for 15 yards in the

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Plaxico Burress caught just three balls for 15 yards in the Giants' Week 8 win over the Steelers. The Giants disciplined Burress after missing treatments for his sore neck by holding him out of the first quarter entirely. [...]

5:00 PM EST (1)

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Plaxico Burress entered the game for the Giants early in the

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Plaxico Burress entered the game for the Giants early in the second quarter on their fourth offensive drive. New York scored only three points without him, although they moved the ball well. [...]

4:00 PM EST (1)

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Burress did not start Sunday's game against Pittsburgh after

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Burress did not start Sunday's game against Pittsburgh after missing a therapy session for a sore shoulder and neck on Saturday.

Impacts: Burress, a former Steelers receiver who is playing in Pittsburgh for the first time since signing with the Giants in 2005, was suspended for one game earlier this season because he missed a team meeting. This week, he was fined $45,000 by the NFL for various issues following the Oct. 19 game against the 49ers.

3:00 PM EST (3)

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Giants WR Plaxico Burress is active, but will not start today's

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News: Giants WR Plaxico Burress is active, but will not start today's game against the Pittsburgh Steelers because he missed a mandatory treatment session yesterday morning, prior to the Giants' flight to Pittsburgh. Domenik Hixon will start in his place. [...]

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Giants WR Plaxico Burress is active, but will not start today's

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News: Giants WR Plaxico Burress is active, but will not start today's game against the Pittsburgh Steelers because he missed a mandatory treatment session yesterday morning, prior to the Giants' flight to Pittsburgh. Domenick Hixon will start in his place. [...]

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Plaxico Burress is active for Sunday's game against Pittsburgh,

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Plaxico Burress is active for Sunday's game against Pittsburgh, but isn't expected to start. Domenik Hixon will play with the first team. There are conflicting reports about how much Plax will play, if he does so at all. [...]

1:00 PM EST (5)

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Wide receiver Plaxico Burress is not expected to start today

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Wide receiver Plaxico Burress is not expected to start today and probably wont play the opening series after missing a scheduled treatment for his neck injury yesterday, according to the New York Daily News.Here is the official statement from the New York Giants: Burress will not start todays game because he missed a mandatory treatment session yesterday morning before we traveled to Pittsburgh. From the sound of the Daily News report, Burress will sit for the opening series and play the rest of the game.

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The NY Daily News and Newark Star-Ledger both dispute a FOXSports

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The NY Daily News and Newark Star-Ledger both dispute a FOXSports report that Plaxico Burress is in danger of missing all of Sunday's 4PM game against the Steelers. [...]

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The NY Daily News disputes a FOXSports report that Plaxico Burress

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The NY Daily News disputes a FOXSports report that Plaxico Burress is in danger of missing all of Sunday's 4PM game against the Steelers. Jay Glazer reported early Sunday that Burress missed multiple treatments for his sore neck last week and will not start. [...]

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The NY Daily News disputes a FOXSports report that Plaxico Burress

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The NY Daily News disputes a FOXSports report that Plaxico Burress is in danger of missing all of Sunday's 4PM game against the Steelers. Jay Glazer reported early Sunday that Burress missed multiple treatments for his sore neck last week and will not start. [...]

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FOXSports' Jay Glazer reports that Plaxico Burress will not

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FOXSports' Jay Glazer reports that Plaxico Burress will not start Sunday's 4PM game against the Steelers and may not even play at all. Burress reportedly missed several treatment sessions for his injured neck this week and the team will try to play without him. [...]

12:00 PM EST (4)

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ESPN�'s Chris Berman reports New York Giants WR Plaxico Burress

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ESPN�'s Chris Berman reports New York Giants WR Plaxico Burress (neck) will not start the team�'s Week 8 game after missing a treatment on his neck. He will play in the game.

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According to a report, Giants WR Plaxico Burress won't start

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News: According to a report, Giants WR Plaxico Burress won't start Sunday's game at Pittsburgh and might not play. FOX is reporting that Burress will be active against the Steelers but might not get into the game if the Giants start out playing well. The report states that Burress missed treatment for a neck injury several days this week, and that the team contemplated imposing another suspension. He could still be suspended again at some point for this infraction. [...]

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FOXSports' Jay Glazer reports that Plaxico Burress will not

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FOXSports' Jay Glazer reports that Plaxico Burress will not start Sunday's 4PM game against the Steelers and may not even play at all. Glazer reports that Burress missed several treatment sessions for his injured neck this week and the team will try to play without him. [...]

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Wide receiver Plaxico Burress will be active, but won't start

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Wide receiver Plaxico Burress will be active, but won't start in Week 8 against Pittsburgh, according to Jay Glazer of the Fox Network.Burress reportedly broke another team rule this week and will punished by not starting. No definitive word on how much he will play, but it's difficult to imagine that the Giants will keep him sidelined for the entire game.

[+] October 25th 2008 3 Updates

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10:00 PM EST (1)

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Ralph Vacchiano, of the New York Daily News, reports New York

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Ralph Vacchiano, of the New York Daily News, reports New York Giants WR Plaxico Burress (finger, shoulder, neck) practiced Friday, Oct. 24, and he is expected to play Week 8. He is listed as probable for the game.

8:00 PM EST (1)

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New York Giants receiver Plaxico Burress was fined $45,000 by

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News: New York Giants receiver Plaxico Burress was fined $45,000 by the NFL for verbally abusing an official and tossing a ball into the stands during last weekend's game against San Francisco. Burress was fined $20,000 for comments to head linesman Phil McKinnely after the official called him for an unsportsmanlike conduct penalty in the second quarter, and $20,000 for inappropriate comments after the game on the officiating. McKinnely had called Burress for offensive pass interference against cornerback Nate Clements on the previous play. After the next play, Burress drew the unsportsmanlike penalty for some choice remarks to the officials. Burress was assessed another $5,000 fine for throwing a ball into the stands after catching a touchdown in the third quarter. [...]

7:00 PM EST (1)

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Ralph Vacchiano, of the New York Daily News, reports the NFL

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Ralph Vacchiano, of the New York Daily News, reports the NFL has fined New York Giants WR Plaxico Burress $45,000 for several things stemming from the team\'s Week 7 game. He was fined $20,000 for the unsportsmanlike conduct penalty he received in the game, $20,000 for criticizing officials after the game and $5,000 for throwing the ball into the stands.

6:00 PM EST (1)

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Plaxico Burress was fined $45,000 dollars by the NFL on Friday

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Plaxico Burress was fined $45,000 dollars by the NFL on Friday for two separate incidents, according to the Associated Press. Burress was fined $20,000 for arguing with an official and $25,000 for throwing the football into the seats and the accompanying unsportsmanlike conduct penalty.As if this guy doesn't have enough going on in his life. Burress might be a big time fantasy performer when on the field, but his constant battles with the Giants and the NFL are getting really old really quickly.

5:00 PM EST (1)

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Burress was fined $45,000 by the NFL for verbally abusing an

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Burress was fined $45,000 by the NFL for verbally abusing an official and tossing a ball into the stands during last weekend's game against San Francisco.

Impacts: Burress was fined $20,000 for comments to head linesman Phil McKinnely after the official called him for an unsportsmanlike conduct penalty in the second quarter, and $20,000 for the penalty itself. McKinnely had called Burress for offensive pass interference against cornerback Nate Clements on the previous play. After the next play, Burress drew the unsportsmanlike penalty for some choice remarks to the officials.

3:00 PM EST (1)

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After he returned to practice Friday, the Giants listed Plaxico

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After he returned to practice Friday, the Giants listed Plaxico Burress (neck, shoulder) as probable on their Week 8 injury report. The "P" tag means players are virtually certain to be available for normal duty. [...]

1:00 PM EST (1)

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Plaxico Burress was back on the practice field on Friday, according

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Plaxico Burress was back on the practice field on Friday, according to the New York Daily News. It won't be known until later if he took part in drills, but it is a good sign that he could play on Sunday.Keep watching for updates, but right now, put Burress in your lineup until you hear otherwise.

12:00 PM EST (1)

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Plaxico Burress (shoulder, neck) resumed practicing Friday after

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Plaxico Burress (shoulder, neck) resumed practicing Friday after missing Thursday and Wednesday's sessions in full. This is an extremely positive sign and Burress' chances of playing Sunday against his former team, the Steelers, have now increased greatly. [...]

12:00 AM EST (1)

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Jenny Vrentas, of the Newark Star-Ledger, reports New York Giants

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Jenny Vrentas, of the Newark Star-Ledger, reports New York Giants WR Plaxico Burress (neck, shoulder) was sent to the hospital Thursday, Oct. 23, to have his sore neck checked out. Head coach Tom Coughlin said no serious problems were revealed, and he added that the soreness is all muscle-related. Coughlin indicated Burress will practice Friday, Oct. 24, and see how he feels.

[+] October 23rd 2008 8 Updates

9:00 PM EST (1)

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Giants WR Plaxico Burress, who missed his second straight day

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News: Giants WR Plaxico Burress, who missed his second straight day of practice on Thursday with a sore shoulder and a stiff neck, is questionable for Week 8 at Pittsburgh. Giants coach Tom Coughlin said that X-rays and an MRI on Thursday found no structural problems. "We will see how he does tomorrow," he said. Burress did not talk to reporters after practice. [...]

6:00 PM EST (1)

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Burress missed his second straight day of practice on Thursday

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Burress missed his second straight day of practice on Thursday with a sore shoulder and a stiff neck

Impacts: Giants coach Tom Coughlin said that X-rays and an MRI on Thursday found no structural problems. "We will see how he does tomorrow,'' he said. Burress did not talk to reporters after practice.

5:00 PM EST (1)

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Ralph Vacchiano, of the New York Daily News, reports New York

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Ralph Vacchiano, of the New York Daily News, reports New York Giants WR Plaxico Burress (finger, shoulder, neck) did not participate in practice Thursday, Oct. 23. He was sent to the hospital for precautionary tests. The Giants believe the finger has a muscular issue. His status for Week 8 is uncertain.

3:00 PM EST (2)

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Plaxico Burress had to visit the hospital to have his sore neck

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Plaxico Burress had to visit the hospital to have his sore neck looked at, and though there is no structural damage, his availability for the Giants game against Pittsburgh is in question, according to the Lower Hudson Journal News.Burress has had a solid year, even with his one-game suspension, so missing the game would certainly hurt fantasy owners. He is listed as questionable, but unless his neck soreness clears up, it's unlikely he'll see the field.

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Plaxico Burress had to be hospitalized temporarily Thursday

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Plaxico Burress had to be hospitalized temporarily Thursday due to soreness in his neck. Tests revealed no structural damage, but Burress' neck hasn't made much improvement since last weekend and his status for Week 8 is up in the air. [...]

2:00 PM EST (1)

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Giants wideout Plaxico Burress drew a 15-yard unsportsmanlike

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Giants wideout Plaxico Burress drew a 15-yard unsportsmanlike conduct penalty in last week's game, and when head coach Tom Coughlin asked what he was doing, Burress remarked, "Anything I [expletive] want to do," according to Pro Football Weekly.Burress is not exactly a model citizen or teammate, but he is the best receiver on the team. If no punishment has been yet handed down, it seems unlikely one will occur at this point.

12:00 PM EST (2)

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Giants wideout Plaxico Burress was not practicing with the

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Giants wideout Plaxico Burress was not practicing with the team on Thursday, according to the Newark Star-Ledger.He has a sore neck and back, and though it is believed he will be ready to go Week 8, be sure to monitor his status before inserting him in your fantasy lineup.

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Plaxico Burress (neck, shoulder) missed a second straight practice

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Plaxico Burress (neck, shoulder) missed a second straight practice Thursday. It's time to grab Domenik Hixon if you have the room, although the New York media has not seemed at all concerned with Plax's absences. [...]

[+] October 22nd 2008 5 Updates

[+] October 21st 2008 2 Updates

[+] October 20th 2008 5 Updates

4:00 PM EST (1)

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Ralph Vacchiano, of the New York Daily News, reports New York

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Ralph Vacchiano, of the New York Daily News, reports New York Giants WR Plaxico Burress (finger) tweaked a finger in his right hand during the team\'s Week 7 game. It is the same finger that suffered torn ligaments last season. Burress is expected to practice Wednesday, Oct. 22, but could possibly be wearing a splint on his finger.

3:00 PM EST (2)

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Plaxico Burress' X-ray on his pinkie revealed no fractured bones,

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Plaxico Burress' X-ray on his pinkie revealed no fractured bones, according to the Star-Ledger.He's wearing a splint and has the injured finger taped. The Giants are yet to determine his playing status for Week 8 at Pittsburgh, which was his former team.

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X-rays revealed no fractured bones in Plaxico Burress' injured

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X-rays revealed no fractured bones in Plaxico Burress' injured pinkie. Updating a previous item, Plax didn't injure the same finger that bothered him throughout 2007. [...]

11:00 AM EST (2)

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Ralph Vacchiano, of the New York Daily News, reports New York

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Ralph Vacchiano, of the New York Daily News, reports New York Giants WR Plaxico Burress was upset over an offensive pass interference penalty in the second quarter of the team\'s Week 7 game, calling it one of the \"worst calls\" he\'s ever seen. Burress was flagged for an unsportsmanlike conduct penalty two plays later while arguing with the ref. Burress also cursed at head coach Tom Coughlin on the sidelines, and he confronted the referee outside the locker room at the half.

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Ralph Vacchiano, of the New York Daily News, reports New York

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Ralph Vacchiano, of the New York Daily News, reports New York Giants WR Plaxico Burress (finger) will undergo X-rays on his injured finger Monday, Oct. 20.

[+] October 19th 2008 3 Updates

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[+] October 13th 2008 1 Updates

[+] October 9th 2008 1 Updates

[+] October 8th 2008 1 Updates

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6:00 PM EST (2)

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Plaxico Burress is back with his teammates after being suspended

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Plaxico Burress is back with his teammates after being suspended for one game but it doesn't appear that he has turned over a new leaf, according to Slam Sports. We'll let him speak for himself. "I'm not going to lose any sleep over it. I got me some rest and was able to get away for a while and chill out and relax. Things like that happen...Some of the demands they ask me to do, I just don't meet. Maybe I have a problem with time or something, I don't know."Wow, sounds like a great teammate. Let's see he admitted to violating rules and not really caring one flip about it. And he also said that he didn't lose any sleep over letting his teammates down. Where can we find a job like that?

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New York Giants WR Plaxico Burress said he didn't show up for

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New York Giants WR Plaxico Burress said he didn\'t show up for work Monday, Sept. 22, because of some family issues, and if given the chance again, he wouldn\'t do anything differently. \"I ran into some family issues as far as taking my son to school and things like that,\" said Burress. \"It was not like I purposely missed out or that was my intention. It just seemed to happen that way and I didn�'t feel any reason to explain to them what happened or why I missed because I don�'t feel it is really anybody�'s business.\" Burress also said he might have put in a phone call to the team, but that would have been the only thing.

4:00 PM EST (1)

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Burress rejoined the New York Giants on Monday, noting he didn't

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Burress rejoined the New York Giants on Monday, noting he didn't lose any sleep after the Super Bowl champions suspended him for a game.Impacts: Burress missed a team meeting two weeks ago without bothering to telephone the Giants. The receiver who caught the winning touchdown in the Super Bowl attributed his absence on Sept. 22 to a family emergency, which he described as having to take his son to school. "It was just a situation I had to deal with that morning, and I made the right decision," Burress said during a conference call that lasted about 20 minutes.

2:00 PM EST (1)

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WR Plaxico Burress returned to the Giants on Monday, with his

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News: WR Plaxico Burress returned to the Giants on Monday, with his two-week, one-game suspension officially over. He lifted weights, ran with teammates and still didn't really clear up what happened to get himself suspended. "I just ran into some family issues, as far as taking my son to school and things like that, said Burress, who last played in Week 3. "It was not like I purposely missed out. It just seemed to happen that way. I didn’t feel any reason to explain to them what happened or why I missed, because I don’t feel it’s anybody’s business. If I have decisions to make for my family and son, I wouldn’t change anything about it. I would still make the same decision. Maybe I would’ve put a phone call in. That’s about it.” [...]

1:00 PM EST (2)

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Plaxico Burress' one-game suspension has ended and he reportedly

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Plaxico Burress' one-game suspension has ended and he reportedly showed up to the Giants' facility early Monday morning. "It all appears he's ready to go," coach Tom Coughlin said. [...]

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Plaxico Burress' one-game suspension has ended and he reportedly

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Plaxico Burress' one-game suspension has ended and he reportedly showed up to the Giants' facility early Monday morning. "It all appears he's ready to go," coach Tom Coughlin said. [...]