Burress testifying at NYC grand jury

Jul 29, 2009

Former Giants WR Plaxico Burress is testifying before the grand jury that's investigating a weapon charge against him.

Attorney Benjamin Brafman said Burress would testify Wednesday.

The 31-year-old Burress shot himself in the thigh at a Manhattan nightclub last November.

He was charged with weapon possession and faces up to 3 1/2 years in prison. He's pleaded not guilty and is free on $100,000 bail. The Giants released Burress in April.

The New York Post has reported that Manhattan District Attorney Robert Morgenthau is insisting on jail time for Burress. Brafman criticized Morgenthau, saying his comments could prejudice the grand jury.

Fantasy Impact:

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Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes (ankle) listed as full for Monday's practice

Pro Football Talk

20 minutes ago

Patrick Mahomes is listed as a full participant on the team’s first injury report of the week.

Related players: Carson Wentz

Fantasy Impact:

It was a pretty positive outcome for fantasy owners counting on Mahomes in Week 16. The story said Reid spoke to reporters before practice and said they would see what Mahomes was able to do during a light practice. The answer was that he did everything that the Chiefs asked of him, the story pointed out. Keep in mind it was a light workout. It's possible Mahomes is listed as limited later in the week. As we stated earlier today, we're still some time away from Saturday, so it will be worth monitoring right up to game time. Owners may still want to have a backup plan in place.

Raiders say QB Aidan O'Connell (knee) trending toward playing Week 16

Paul Gutierrez on X

1 hour ago

"I would say he's trending upwards to playing this week." - Raiders coach Antonio Pierce, on QB Aidan O'Connell

Related players: Desmond Ridder

Fantasy Impact:

Ridder didn't exactly do much to make the Raiders want to continue to see him for the rest of the season. At this point, it makes more sense for O'Connell to get the work. Either way, the Raiders are expected to have a new starting QB next season, according to some who follow the team. The return of O'Connell would be a little boost for the rest of the offense as they have a winnable game against the Jaguars at home in Week 16.

Titans Beat: Team planning to make change at QB

Jeremy Fowler on X

1 hour ago

The Tennessee Titans are planning to make a switch at quarterback this week, source told ESPN.

Related players: Mason Rudolph

Fantasy Impact:

It seems as if there is no official word on just who will take over yet, but as the post points out, Rudolph is the logical candidate to step in. Rudolph has twice come in for Levis this season, once when injured and this past week when Levis threw three INTs. Rudolph did threw for two TDs as he tried to lead the team back against the Bengals. The Titans travel to Indy in Week 16 in a game in the early window. Rudolph did flash at times earlier this season as well, but the Titans moved back to Levis once he was healthy. Rudolph is probably a better option for deeper two QB or superflex leagues.