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Ex-NY Giant Burress seeks prison furlough

Quick ReadEx-NY Giant Burress seeks work furlough that could get him out of prison, at least parttime

Former Super Bowl star Plaxico Burress appears before

Photo credit: AP | Former Super Bowl star Plaxico Burress appears before judge Michael Melkonian for his sentencing.

NEW YORK (AP) — Former Super Bowl hero and Michigan State star Plaxico Burress (PLEK'-sih-koh BUR'-ihs) is looking for a get-out-of-jail card.

New York Correction Department spokeswoman Linda Foglia says a decision is expected next month on Burress' work furlough application.

The New York Post says that could free him for face-to-face negotiations while looking for a new team. The NFL...

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