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The Redskins became the latest NFC East team to have a player publicly lobby for Plaxico Burress, joining the Giants and Eagles in the chase for the wide receiver.

Discussing the Redskins’ roster, tight end Chris Cooley on Wednesday told NFL.com. “We need a big-time receiver. We’ve got to have someone step in and fill that position.”

After dismissing Chad Ochocinco and Terrell Owens, Cooley said, “In my opinion, Plaxico Burress probably is a guy that’s humbled such as Michael Vick was, a lot, in the same situation. If you were going to take a risk on a guy that’s a good player, he’s probably the guy you’re going to take a risk on.

“He’ll probably step in a locker room, keep his mouth shut, work hard and try to earn his way back into the league the first season.”

Burress last played for the Giants in 2008 and this month was released from prison after serving 20 months for a gun-related conviction.

Former Giants teammates, Brandon Jacobs most prominently, have lobbied for Burress return, and Vick, the Eagles quarterback, also has expressed a preference to play with Burress.

Bears linebacker Brian Urlacher also endorsed Burress, according to ESPN.com.

“I’m a big fan of his. Always been a big fan of his, football-wise. Every time he plays against us, he gives us fits,” Urlacher said. “He’s a tough matchup for any corner. He’s a big guy [6-foot-5, 232 pounds], good red-zone guy. I don’t know how fast he is, but that doesn’t really matter when you’re that good.”

Jets coach Rex Ryan has not ruled out Burress, and Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger this week also said he would welcome back his former teammate.

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