# Plaxico Burress likens playing for Jets to being in prison: 'A f—king loser'

Former NFL wide receiver Plaxico Burress compared his time with the New York Jets to his prison sentence, calling the experience a "loser" situation in a recent interview. Burress, a Super Bowl champion, served nearly two years for illegal weapons possession before playing for the Jets in 2011. His comments highlight ongoing tension between players and franchises over handling of veteran athletes.

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- [Fox News Sports](https://www.foxnews.com/sports/super-bowl-champion-plaxico-burress-compares-playing-jets-prison-loser) — Wed, 29 Jul 2026 13:00:24 -0400