Agent: Plaxico Burress ready for return to NFL

Former New York Giants wide receiver Plaxico Burress is due to be released from prison in June after being incarcerated in a New York prison on gun charges stemming from an incident at a Manhattan nightclub where he accidentally shot himself in the leg.

Now, he's hoping to relaunch his NFL career.

It's unclear which franchise will give him an opportunity, but Burress is expected to draw interest if he's in shape and can knock off years of rust caused by his legal problems.

According to his agent, Drew Rosenhaus, Burress is doing the right things to prepare himself to play again once he's a free man.

"Just visited with client Plaxico Burress He is doing great!" Rosenhaus wrote on his Twitter account. "He is running & lifting weights 5 days a week. He looks in terrific shape. He is in great spirits and is excited to be reunited with his family on June 6th.

"We talked at length about his future in the NFL & he can't wait to get back on the football field in 2011!  He is mentally & physically strong right now and is looking forward to the future!  He has set some great goals for his life on and off the field. Get ready to see him do some amazing things this year in all areas!"

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