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• Antonio Pierce plays middle linebacker for the New York Giants of the National Football League.

  On December 4, 2008, news agencies reported that Antonio Pierce will testify before a Manhattan Grand Jury investigating the accidental shooting of Plaxico Burress in a nightclub. The deal will allow Pierce to avoid charges of helping Burress hide the gun after Burress shot himself in the leg.ESPN.com: Report: Giants, Pierce to testify for grand jury (December 4, 2008) Pierce also spoke to police investigators on December 5, 2008, but details of the meeting were not disclosed.ESPN.com: No Details Provided of Pierce's Meeting with Investigators

• Fast Facts

  1. Birthdate: October 26, 1978
  2. Birthplace: Long Beach, California
  3. Height: 6'1"
  4. Weight: 238 lbs
  5. Position: Middle linebacker
  6. College: University of Arizona
  7. Enjoys working with cars and breeding pit bulls
  8. Favorite musician: Michael Jackson
  9. Hosts an annual football camp

• Football Career

  Pierce played college football at Mt. San Antonio College before transferring to the University of Arizona. He started in 23 games for the Wildcats, recording seven sacks and 153 tackles.Official Site: Antonio Pierce

  Following school, Pierce signed as an undrafted free agent with the Washington Redskins on April 22, 2001. He made his NFL debut that same year, playing in all 16 regular season games. Pierce continued with the Redskins until 2005, when he signed with the New York Giants. In 2006, he was selected to his first Pro Bowl. Pierce played with the Giants in 2007 as they defeated the New England Patriots in Super Bowl XLII; he recorded 10 tackles in the victory.Official Site: Antonio Pierce

• Plaxico Burress Gun Incident

  Pierce was with Giants teammate Plaxico Burress in New York City on November 29, 2008, when Burress accidentally shot himself in the thigh. Pierce reportedly took Burress' weapon after the incident and stashed it in New Jersey. Both players could face criminal charges, although Pierce is reportedly cooperating with police in exchange for immunity. Despite the incident, Pierce played the following day as the Giants defeated the Washington Redskins.ESPN Video: Pierce Caught In The Middle Of Burress Shooting (Time: 3:18)

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