Timeline: Plaxico Burress' Giant fall

Plaxico Burress' troubled season hit a sad low Saturday, when FOXSports.com's Jay Glazer reported the Giants wide receiver accidentally shot himself in the leg. A look at some notable events in his tumultuous 2008:

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Timeline: It's been a trying year for Plaxico Burress, from his regular-season suspension to the nightclub shooting. Get caught up on how we got here. Fantasy impact: Will Plax's exit from New York affect Eli Manning? Roger Rotter has the fantasy impact of Plaxico's release. Fallen stars: Burress isn't the only big name athlete you don't want to be. Here's a look at 10 more that took a dive.

June 11, 2008: Burress disrupts the first day of Giants minicamp by saying he won't practice until he receives a contract extension.

Sept. 4, 2008: Burress signs a two-year extension shortly before the Giants open their season against the Redskins.

Sept. 24, 2008: Burress is suspended and fined over $235,000 (later reduced to $117,000) for missing a practice and not calling to explain his absence.

Oct. 24, 2008: The NFL fines Burress $45,000 for criticizing officials and throwing a ball into the stands after their Week 7 win over the 49ers.

Oct. 26, 2008: Burress is benched for a quarter against Pittsburgh for missing treatment on his injured neck.

Nov. 16, 2008: Burress pulls his hamstring in a game against the Ravens, then re-aggravates it a week later against the Cardinals.

Nov. 28, 2008: Burress is declared out for the upcoming game against the Redskins due to the hamstring injury.

Nov. 29, 2008: FOXSports.com's Jay Glazer reports that Burress accidentally shot himself in the leg at a New York nightclub the night before.

Dec. 1, 2008: Burress is charged with two counts of second-degree criminal possession of a weapon following the incident at the nightclub.

Dec. 2, 2008: In response to the charges, the Giants fine and suspend Burress and place him on the non-football injury list, ending his season.

March 31, 2009: Burress' court case was adjourned until June 15.

April 3, 2009: New York Giants release Burress.

June 15, 2009: Burress' court case adjourned again until September 23.

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