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New York Giants wide receiver Plaxico Burress was suspended for two weeks by the team on September 24, 2008. The Giants refused to elaborate on the reasoning, although the suspension was reportedly given after Burress failed to attend a Giants practice session and ignored phone calls.Fox Sports: Plax Suspended for Skipping Practice, Ignoring Calls The suspension was later reduced to lessen the amount of pay withheld, while still keeping Burress out of the October 5, 2008, game.ESPN.com: Giants agree to cut Burress' fine in half, retain 1-game suspension
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Fast Facts
- Burress issued a two-week suspension in September 24, 2008Fox Sports: Plax Suspended for Skipping Practice, Ignoring Calls
- Official statement listed a violation of team rules as the reasonFox Sports: Plax Suspended for Skipping Practice, Ignoring Calls
- Reportedly for missing practice and ignoring phone calls on September 22, 2008Fox Sports: Plax Suspended for Skipping Practice, Ignoring Calls
- Giants have a bye week, will not play September 28, 2008Fox Sports: Plax Suspended for Skipping Practice, Ignoring Calls
- Will miss the October 5, 2008, game against the Seattle SeahawksFox Sports: Plax Suspended for Skipping Practice, Ignoring Calls
- Giants refused to comment on the details of the suspensionFox Sports: Plax Suspended for Skipping Practice, Ignoring Calls
- Burress appealed and was awarded a reduced settlementNJ.com: Rosenhaus Says Burress will Appeal... Suspension
- Reportedly had a family emergencyNJ.com: Rosenhaus Says Burress will Appeal... Suspension
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Appeal
According to Burress' agent, Drew Rosenhaus, Burress had "had some responsibilities he had to take care of as it relates to his family." Rosenhaus stated that Burress understands that he violated team rules, but does not feel that the infraction is "tantamount" to to two week suspension.NJ.com: Rosenhaus Says Burress will Appeal... Suspension -
More Charges?
Although Burress appealed the suspension and a settlement was later awarded, the receiver could face additional charges in violation of the NFL's personal conduct policy. Buress allegedly failed to report two incidents during the summer of 2008 when his wife, Tiffany Burress, filed for restraining orders against him.New York Post: NFL Likely Won't Punish Buress -
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NJ.com: Rosenhaus Says Burress will Appeal... Suspension
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ESPN.com: Giants Agree to Cut Burress' Fine in Half... 1-Game Suspension
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NJ.com: NFLPA... Director: Plaxico Burress Case "Put to Bed"
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Fox Sports: Giants' Burress Fined 40-50 Times Before Suspension
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The New York Times: Giants Suspend Burress for One Game
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Fox Sports: Plax Suspended for Skipping Practice, Ignoring Calls
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ESPN Video: Giants Suspend Burress 2 Weeks For Insubordination (Time: 1:44)
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NJ.com: Rosenhaus Says Burress will Appeal... Suspension
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RT @dsportsdaily: Plaxico Burress expected to be suspended indefinitely, Vicks suspension to continue http://tinyurl.com/mdtvtz
@Tazzee | July 01, 2009 05:26 PM -
RT[@dsportsdaily Plaxico Burress expected to be suspended indefinitely, Vicks suspension to continue http://tinyurl.com/mdtvtz] really??
@JMase757 | July 01, 2009 05:13 PM -
RT @dsportsdaily: Plaxico Burress expected to be suspended indefinitely, Vicks suspension to continuehttp://tinyurl.com/mdtvtz
@SpinyNorman | July 01, 2009 05:12 PM -
RT @dsportsdaily: Plaxico Burress expected to be suspended indefinitely, Vicks suspension to continuehttp://tinyurl.com/mdtvtz
@Sophiabiabia | July 01, 2009 05:11 PM -
WR Plaxico Burress, QB Michael Vick may be indefinitely suspended. For now, don't consider them for your team. http://tinyurl.com/mdtvtz
@FantasyBlitz | June 30, 2009 04:54 PM
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Plaxico Burress News and Background
- ESPN Video: Burress will file grievance with players union (Time: 4:20)
- ESPN Video: Tom Coughlin and Eli Manning on Burress' suspension (Time: 1:55)
- Official Site of the New York Giants: Plaxico Burress
- Wikipedia: Plaxico Burress
- NFL.com: Plaxico Burress
- ESPN.com: Plaxico Burress




