Guess the Steelers will be on the look-out for another receiver.
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Mar 18, 1:12 PM EST
Burress, Giants Finally Reach Deal
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EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) -- Plaxico Burress didn't let an agent stand in the way of joining the New York Giants. The free agent wide receiver officially joined the Giants on Friday, a week after rejecting an offer from the team. He then fired agent Michael Harrison and signed with Drew Rosenhaus, who renewed negotiations.
The six-year, $25 million contract was reached Thursday, and includes an $8 million signing bonus, a football source told The Associated Press, speaking on condition of anonymity.
The speedy former Pittsburgh Steelers receiver met with the Giants last week and turned down a deal similar to the one he agreed to Thursday, causing New York to pull the offer from the table.
"In free agency, when a player leaves our facility, we withdraw the offer and go on to other things," Giants general manager Ernie Accorsi said in a statement.
But Burress liked the situation in New York enough to work out a deal. He now becomes Eli Manning's No. 1 receiver.