EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J.— New York Giants general manager Jerry Reese says Plaxico Burress would be welcomed back if he can straighten out his legal problems and get his life in order.

Burress' future is cloudy because he faces illegal weapons charges relating to a self-inflicted wound in November. He could get 3› years in prison if convicted. His case is scheduled to be heard at the end of the month.