https://www.nytimes.com/topic/person/plaxico-burress Plaxico Burress! en-us Copyright 2026 The New York Times Company Tue, 26 May 2026 10:53:24 +0000 Fri, 24 Apr 2026 14:39:15 +0000 https://static01.nyt.com/images/misc/NYT_logo_rss_250x40.png https://www.nytimes.com/topic/person/plaxico-burress https://www.nytimes.com/2016/02/06/sports/football/burress-to-pay-or-face-prison.html https://www.nytimes.com/2016/02/06/sports/football/burress-to-pay-or-face-prison.html The former Giants and Jets star Plaxico Burress has five years to repay New Jersey $56,000 in back taxes and restitution. The Associated Press Sat, 06 Feb 2016 05:56:26 +0000 Football Burress, Plaxico Tax Evasion Inheritance and Estate Taxes New York Giants New York Jets New Jersey https://www.nytimes.com/2015/05/01/sports/football/plaxico-burress-indicted-in-new-jersey-on-tax-charges.html https://www.nytimes.com/2015/05/01/sports/football/plaxico-burress-indicted-in-new-jersey-on-tax-charges.html Burress, a former N.F.L. receiver, was charged last week with willful failure to pay a state tax and issuing a bad check or electronic funds transfer. The Associated Press Thu, 30 Apr 2015 18:22:20 +0000 Football Burress, Plaxico Tax Evasion Income Tax https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2015/04/08/sports/basketball/copeland-nightclub-stabbing-quiz.html https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2015/04/08/sports/basketball/copeland-nightclub-stabbing-quiz.html New York’s nightlife scene has seen plenty of fracases over the years involving pro athletes. Can you identify the sports figure who participated (allegedly, in some cases) in each of these? Wed, 08 Apr 2015 18:04:50 +0000 Bars and Nightclubs Basketball Indiana Pacers Copeland, Chris Assaults Athletics and Sports Martin, Billy Jr (1928-89) Gastineau, Mark Camacho, Hector (1962-2012) Burress, Plaxico Cruz, Victor (1986- ) Young, Delmon Parker, Tony (1982- ) Petitgout, Luke Miller, Justin (1984- ) https://www.nytimes.com/2014/06/24/sports/basketball/knicks-raymond-felton-avoids-jail-in-gun-possession-case.html https://www.nytimes.com/2014/06/24/sports/basketball/knicks-raymond-felton-avoids-jail-in-gun-possession-case.html Felton agreed to plead guilty to a felony gun possession charge in return for a $5,000 fine and 500 hours of community service, his lawyer, Jim Walden, said on Monday. James C. McKinley Jr. Mon, 23 Jun 2014 16:25:51 +0000 McKinley, James C Jr Basketball New York Knicks Felton, Raymond Burress, Plaxico Raymondo-Felton, Ariane https://www.nytimes.com/2013/08/10/sports/football/football-roundup.html https://www.nytimes.com/2013/08/10/sports/football/football-roundup.html Tom Brady looked sharp in a preseason game for the Patriots, while the Eagles picked up where they left off — with a loss. The Associated Press Sat, 10 Aug 2013 03:35:34 +0000 Football Sports Injuries Pittsburgh Steelers Burress, Plaxico Tampa Bay Buccaneers Denver Broncos Buffalo Bills Philadelphia Eagles New England Patriots https://runway.blogs.nytimes.com/2013/05/22/front-row-cam-newton-plaxico-burress-introduce-clothing-lines/ https://runway.blogs.nytimes.com/2013/05/22/front-row-cam-newton-plaxico-burress-introduce-clothing-lines/ Two N.F.L. players design their own personal uniforms. Eric Wilson Thu, 23 May 2013 15:28:30 +0000 Fashion and Apparel Football Burress, Plaxico Newton, Cameron J https://www.nytimes.com/2013/05/22/sports/football/plaxico-burress-launching-mens-luxury-hosiery-line.html https://www.nytimes.com/2013/05/22/sports/football/plaxico-burress-launching-mens-luxury-hosiery-line.html Steelers wide receiver Plaxico Burress, who spent nearly two years in prison after accidentally shooting himself in a New York nightclub, is launching a men’s luxury hosiery line. Tony Gervino Tue, 21 May 2013 23:26:30 +0000 Burress, Plaxico Gervino, Tony Socks Fashion and Apparel Football https://www.nytimes.com/2012/11/21/sports/football/nfl-roundup.html https://www.nytimes.com/2012/11/21/sports/football/nfl-roundup.html Baltimore Ravens safety Ed Reed avoided a one-game suspension for late hits after an appeal. He instead will be fined $50,000. The Associated Press Wed, 21 Nov 2012 04:00:37 +0000 Football Burress, Plaxico Pittsburgh Steelers https://fifthdown.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/11/20/steelers-run-help-wanted-ad-burress-answers/ https://fifthdown.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/11/20/steelers-run-help-wanted-ad-burress-answers/ The Steelers signed Plaxico Burress off the N.F.L. unemployment line on Tuesday after he spent the first six weeks looking for a team running out of receivers. Lynn Zinser Wed, 21 Nov 2012 02:03:57 +0000 Football Batch, Charlie Burress, Plaxico Cotchery, Jerricho Leftwich, Byron Roethlisberger, Ben New York Giants New York Jets Pittsburgh Steelers Pittsburgh (Pa) https://fifthdown.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/05/07/very-little-buzz-about-plaxico-burress/ https://fifthdown.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/05/07/very-little-buzz-about-plaxico-burress/ The once-talked-about, once-polarizing red-zone receiver extraordinaire is still unsigned. The question is, Why? Andy Benoit Tue, 08 May 2012 17:35:12 +0000 Football Burress, Plaxico