A wide receiver for the New York Giants, though I don't know how long he'll be keeping this position. He caught the winning touchdown in Super Bowl XLII against the undefeated* New England Patriots, but then the next season he shot himself in the leg and was charged with illegal possession of a firearm since apparently the gun was not licensed. His injury was not severe, but he's still in big trouble. Also, it's been discovered that he has no auto insurance.
It's too bad Plaxico Burress shot himself in the foot (pun intended). He could have had a great career.
to accidentally and unnecessarily harm yourself through pure stupidity. For example, bringing a loaded, unregistered, illegal handgun to a public place and shooting yourself with it. From Plaxico Burress, NY Giants wide receiver.
as a noun:
"I pulled a real plaxico by trading DeAngelo Williams. Now I have no RB's!"
as a verb:
"Why did I plaxico myself by planning on starting two Cleveland Clowns in the fantasy playoffs?!?"