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The New York Giants have made some key free agent signings throughout franchise history, but none could be as impactful as Super Bowl hero Plaxico Burress and the 2005 free agency class.

NFL News / FirstSportz / February 24

Plaxico Burress, who has earned over $29 million in his career, sells his Super Bowl ring for $280,600

On Sunday, The Super Bowl XLII ring of Plaxico Burress became the second-most expensive Super Bowl ring ever auctioned, selling for a whopping $280,600.

New York Giants News / Giants Wire / February 24

Ex-Giants WR Plaxico Burress' Super Bowl XLII ring sells for near-record

The Super Bowl XLII ring that once belonged to New York Giants wide receiver Plaxico Burress has officially sold at auction. Heritage Auctions revealed on Sunday that the championship ring sold for a whopping $280,600, setting a near-record.

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New York Giants News / Larry Brown Sports / February 23

Giants legend’s Super Bowl ring sells for record-breaking sum

New York Giants icon Plaxico Burress’ Super Bowl ring from the 2007 season was sold at an auction this weekend. Burress’ ring went for an astounding $280,600 at Heritage Auctions in Dallas, Texas.

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New York Giants News / Yardbarker / February 24

Plaxico Burress' Super Bowl ring sells for near-record price

The Super Bowl ring that originally belonged to former New York Giants wide receiver Plaxico Burress sold this week for a near-record price of $280K at Heritage Auctions.

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Pittsburgh Steelers News / Pittsburgh Steelers on SI / February 23

Former Steelers Player Sells Super Bowl Ring for Historic Amount

Former Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Plaxico Burress has sold his Super Bowl XLII ring that he won with the New York Giants in 2007, and his set the new record for the highest amount paid for the jewlery.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steelers Now / February 23

Ex-Steelers WR Sets Record Selling Super Bowl Ring at Auction

Former Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Plaxico Burress’ Super Bowl XLII ring that he won with the New York Giants in 2007 just sold for $280,600 at Heritage Auction.

NFL News / Athlon Sports / February 12

Former Super Bowl Hero Auctioning Off His Ring From Big Game

Plaxico Burress helped the New York Giants make history in 2007, catching the game-winning touchdown in Super Bowl XLII and ending the perfect season for the New England Patriots.

NFL News / Yardbarker / February 10

Tom Brady compares Chiefs' Super Bowl loss to how unbeaten Patriots fell to Giants

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New York Giants News / The Spun / February 9

Former New York Giants Star Is Auctioning His Super Bowl XLII Ring

Former Patriots tight end Martellus Bennett isn't the only ex-Super Bowl champion auctioning off some of his treasured memorabilia. According to reports, Plaxico Burress, who caught the game-winning touchdown pass to dash New England's undefeated hopes back in 2007, is putting his Super Bowl XLII ring up for grabs.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steelers Now / February 9

Former Steelers WR Puts Super Bowl Ring Up for Auction

Former Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Plaxico Burress is auctioning his Super Bowl XLII ring that he won with the New York Giants in 2007. Burress caught the game-winning pass from Eli Manning with just 35 seconds left to take down the 18-0 New England Patriots.

NFL News / Pro Football Talk / February 9

Plaxico Burress put his Super Bowl XLII ring up for auction

He caught the history-blocking touchdown pass in the most consequential Super Bowl before today's. And the ring that Giants receiver Plaxico Burress earned that day in Arizona is up for grabs.

New York Giants News / Giants Wire / February 8

Super Bowl XLII ring belonging to Plaxico Burress hits auction block

New York Giants Super Bowl hero Plaxico Burress has apparently sold his championship ring to help defray the costs incurred by his mounting legal and financial issues.

NFL News / Winner's Edge / February 6

Best Super Bowl prop plays, plus top five recent Super Bowls

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Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / January 21

Former Steelers WR Plaxico Burress Believes Mike Tomlin Is Making A Huge Mistake

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NFL News / A to Z Sports / September 11

Elijah Burress, son of Giants and Steelers star Plaxico Burress, becomes flip target from Notre Dame for Big Ten rival

Millennials will certainly remember when Plaxico Burress was a star receiver for the New York Giants and Pittsburgh Steelers. The 2007 Super Bowl champion was one of the best possession receivers in the NFL, playing 10 years for two historic franchises before ending his career with the Jets in 2012.

NFL News / Steeler Nation / June 30

Ex-Steelers WR Plaxico Burress Blasts Dallas Cowboys Over Big Feud: 'We Address You To Your Face In Pittsburgh'

The Pittsburgh Steelers have seemingly been the face of locker room issues the last few years dating back to the electrifying teams that featured Antonio Brown and Le'Veon Bell.

Miami Dolphins News / NFL Analysis Network / May 6

Former NFL Star Reveals Bold 2024 Prediction For Miami Dolphins

The AFC East is wide open heading into 2024, and the Miami Dolphins are becoming the trendy pick to win the division. Count former NFL wide receiver Plaxico Burress among those who believes the Dolphins will do just that.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / February 14, 2024

Notre Dame Quickly Felt Like Home For Receiver Elijah Burress

On Saturday, Notre Dame received their first wide receiver commitment in the 2025 recruiting class when Wayne (N.J.) DePaul Catholic pass catcher Elijah Burress opted for the Irish over offers from Duke, Cincinnati and several others.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / February 13, 2024

Notre Dame Commit Elijah Burress Still Learning How Good He Can Be

Notre Dame received their first wide receiver commitment in the 2025 class on Saturday when Wayne (N.J.) DePaul Catholic pass catcher Elijah Burress picked the Fighting Irish.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / February 11, 2024

Class Impact: Notre Dame Lands Talented Wide Receiver Elijah Burress

Notre Dame kicked off its 2025 wide receiver class by landing a commitment from Wayne (N.J.) DePaul Catholic pass catcher Elijah Burress. Notre Dame offered Burress in January and then made quick work to close on him and add him to the class.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Larry Brown Sports / February 11, 2024