Former New York Giants receiver Plaxico Burress started his 2-year prison sentence on Tuesday morning for violating New York gun laws.

“This has been a very emotional experience for him,” Defense Attorney Benjamin Brafman said. “He’s sad about what he’s done to his life, his career, and more importantly to his family. He’s a fundamentally good man who has used bad judgment and is going to pay a very, very severe penalty.”

With good behavior Burress will only serve around 20 months – meaning he would be released in the Spring of 2011. When that time comes, he plans to continue playing football.

“When I get out, I’ll be 33, not 43,” Burress said in an August interview. “I’ll still be able to run and catch. I’ll still have the God-given ability to snag footballs; that’s what I love to do. Of course, I want to play again.”

Have fun in jail Plax! We look forward to your return in 2011.