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Plaxico Burress expected to miss 2013 NFL season with shoulder injury

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Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Plaxico Burress is expected to miss the 2013 season after tearing his rotator cuff during practice yesterday.

Plaxico Burress has sustained a shoulder injury which could prevent him from playing during with 2013 NFL season.

The Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver suffered a torn rotator cuff during practice yesterday as he landed awkwardly after attempting a catch.

The 35-year-old was carted off the field, and was later spotted with his right arm in a sling.

Burress has played in 11 previous seasons, with 8,499 career receiving yards and 64 touchdowns.

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