NEW YORK, June 15 (UPI) -- Former New York Giants wide receiver Plaxico Burress had his weapons possession case delayed Monday until September.
The New York Post reported the adjournment signaled the end of a possible plea deal for Burress, who shot himself in the thigh with an unlicensed gun on Nov. 29.
Burress, 31, has pleaded not guilty and is free on $100,000 bail.
"I do not see any reason why he should not be able to play this entire season," said Burress's attorney, Benjamin Brafman. "Even if there is an indictment, it's inconceivable to me in its present posture that this case would proceed to trial until the spring of 2010."
Burress played in only 10 games for New York last season. In the 2007 season, he had 70 receptions, 1,025 yards receiving and 12 touchdowns. In nine seasons with Pittsburgh and New York, Burress has caught 505 passes for 7,845 yards and 55 touchdowns.
