Plaxico Burress compares Jets stint to time in prison
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 29, 2026, 8:08 AM
Last updated Jul 29, 2026
Plaxico Burress discussed his experience playing for the New York Jets during an appearance on Lil Wayne's The Joint Venture Show. Burress, who spent one season with the Jets in 2011, made a striking comparison between that time and his 20 months in prison for illegal gun possession. He expressed that both experiences made him feel like a 'loser' each day he showed up, highlighting the struggle associated with the Jets' long history of underperformance. The remarks come as the Jets continue to seek improvement after years of challenges.
- •Plaxico Burress played for the Jets in 2011.
- •He spent 20 months in prison for illegal gun possession.
- •Burress compared his Jets experience to prison.
- •His remarks highlight the Jets' ongoing struggles.
- 8:08 AMYahoo Sports — New York Giants legend compares playing for 1 NFL team to his time in prison
- 5:01 PMYahoo Sports — Plaxico Burress: Playing for Jets was like his real prison sentence
"Plaxico Burress lived out the dream of millions to be in the NFL, but he admitted that playing for one NFL team reminded him of his life when he was in jail. Burress won a Super Bowl with the New York Giants and is considered among the greatest players in the franchise’s history.
"Plaxico Burress had damming comment on the Jets, comparing his time playing for the team to the two years he actually spent behind bars.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 29, 2026, 8:08 AMNew York Giants legend compares playing for 1 NFL team to his time in prison
Plaxico Burress lived out the dream of millions to be in the NFL, but he admitted that playing for one NFL team reminded him of his life when he was in jail. Burress won a Super Bowl with the New York Giants and is considered among the greatest players in the franchise’s history.
- Yahoo SportsJul 28, 2026, 5:01 PMPlaxico Burress: Playing for Jets was like his real prison sentence
Plaxico Burress had damming comment on the Jets, comparing his time playing for the team to the two years he actually spent behind bars.
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