Found January 06, 2012 on Detroit Lions Football:
PLAYERS: Nate Burleson
TEAMS: Detroit Lions

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Burleson, who had three offensive pass interference penalties against the Saints in Week 13, joked on ESPN on Thursday his push-offs will be less obvious without it.
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