Steelers wide receiver likely to miss the rest of season (Photo Credit: vader29)
ESPN’s Adam Schefter has reported Steelers wide receiver Plaxico Burress has suffered a torn rotator cuff and is likely to miss the rest of the season.
Steelers WR Plaxico Burress has a torn rotator cuff, what could be a season-ending injury.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) August 9, 2013
We noted the injury in our Training Camp Roundup when late in practice, Burress fell onto his shoulder after going up for a jump ball.
Plax went up vs. Ryan Steed & Cromartie-Smith. Was outjumped and fell on his arm. Leaving in cart.
— James C Wexell (@jimwexell) August 8, 2013
The injury has obviously proven to be serious and it seems unlikely Burress will wind up anywhere but injured reserve.
The former first round draft pick signed with the Steelers on November 20th of last year. He played sparingly in the teams final games, catching three passes for 42 yards and a touchdown. He was competing for #4/5 WR duties in training camp. David Gilreath, Derek Moye, and Justin Brown along with others will now vie for that position.
