Plaxico Burress, the Giants star receiver, who accidently shot himself in the right thigh in the VIP section of the Latin Quarter nightclub in Manhattan about 1 a.m. on Saturday – and was taken to court in handcuffs - posted $100,000 bail on weapons possession charges. He was charged with two counts of second-degree criminal possession of a weapon, which could result in a prison sentence of at least 3 1/2 years. He was not required to enter a plea, and is due back in court on March 31.

Burress did not say anything in court. However, his defense lawyer, Benjamin Brafman, said that Burress was fine, and added: “He is standing tall. He is a mature adult. I think any professional athlete in this situation would be concerned.”

Police said the shooting occurred as Burress somehow fumbled his gun - .40-caliber Glock - in the VIP section and it discharged. The weapon was eventually recovered at Burress’ house in New Jersey.

According to a criminal complaint, a witness, narrating the accidental gunshot, reported that he heard a popping sound before Burress’ legs began to shake. The person saw a bloody pistol fall out of his pant leg, before Burress said: “Take me to a hospital.”

Authorities said teammate Antonio Pierce took Burress to a car and then left with him. Burress was treated at New York-Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical Center and released later Saturday. Pierce was being investigated over his role in the shooting, while the Super Bowl-champion Giants were not sure what action they would take against Burress, who was suspended for a game and fined earlier this season for missing a team meeting in September.