Plaxico Burress compares playing for Jets to prison experience
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 29, 2026, 2:20 PM
Last updated Jul 29, 2026
Former Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Plaxico Burress has made a controversial comparison between his time with the New York Jets and his experience in prison. In a recent statement, Burress reflected on his one season with the Jets by saying, "When I walked into prison on my first day, I was like, 'damn man you a (expletive) loser.' And I had the same damn feeling every day I walked through the door with the Jets." He played for the Jets in 2011, recording 45 catches for 612 yards and eight touchdowns. Burress experienced a tumultuous career, including a notable incident in 2008 when he shot himself accidentally. After playing with the Jets, he returned to Pittsburgh for his final NFL seasons as a non-factor.
- •Plaxico Burress played for the New York Jets in 2011.
- •He caught 45 passes for 612 yards and 8 touchdowns that season.
- •Burress previously played for the Pittsburgh Steelers and New York Giants.
- •He compared his feeling with the Jets to his prison experience.
- 2:20 PMYahoo Sports — Former Steelers wide receiver makes crazy comparison to one of his former teams
"Plaxico Burress spent most of his career with the Pittsburgh Steelers but his best quote came from his time with the New York Jets.
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