Plaxico Burress, one of the NFL's most controversial wide receivers, signed a deal to return to the Pittsburgh Steelers Tuesday.
It'll be an intriguing return to the team that took him in the first round in the 2000 NFL draft.
Burress emerged as the marquee receiver that joined an NFL team despite many general managers believing his career was over the hill. All season, teams passed on the likes of Burress, Terrell Owens, and Chad Ochocinco to fill a need at the position.
Burress, like the others, has had a rocky journey throughout his NFL career. Yet, he still got signed by the Steelers today.
Burress was drafted out of Michigan State by the Pittsburgh Steelers with the eighth overall pick in the 2000 NFL Draft
He played there for five seasons, creating a formidable wide receiver corps alongside Hines Ward
But his work ethic was questioned. He showed up late to team meetings and skipped a training camp program
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