Plaxico Burress compares Jets stint to time in prison
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 28, 2026, 5:01 PM
Last updated Jul 28, 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.
- 5:01 PMYahoo Sports — Plaxico 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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