The Facts:
The NFL Players' Association will soon be coming to Burress' defense. "The NFLPA is still reviewing the actions taken by the New York Giants relating to Plaxico Burress, but we intend to file a grievance challenging those actions, as we believe that Burress' rights have been violated under the CBA," the union said in a statement this afternoon.
Reported by the Newark Star-Ledger
Fantasy Football Diehards Line:
It's unclear exactly how his rights were violated in the NFLPA's eyes. That's surely to be determined once the grievance is filed. As Star-Ledger staffer Mike Garafolo suggested, this could be a long and ugly battle.
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