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Strahan ends holdout, meets with coaches, ready to practice
Associated Press
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- Seven-time Pro Bowl defensive end Michael Strahan reported to the New York Giants on Monday, six days before the season opener.
Ending a holdout that may cost him more than $500,000 in fines, Strahan arrived unobserved at Giants Stadium around 4 p.m., handled some paperwork and met with general manager Jerry Reese and coach Tom Coughlin. He also took a physical and left after 45 minutes, not making himself available for comment.
Walking the line
Here is a look at how the Giants defensive line stacks up with Michael Strahan back:
LDE Michael Strahan
The single season sacks record holder, Strahan's return undoubtedly bolsters the Giants defensive line.
NT Barry Cofield
The second-year nose tackle had his moments in his rookie season, collecting 44 tackles and three passes defensed.
DT Fred Robbins
The veteran started all 16 games for the Giants last year and snagged two interceptions to go along with 5.5 sacks.
RDE Osi Umenyiora
After his career year in 2005, Umenyiora struggled last season with injuries and notched just six sacks in 11 games.
Key reserve Justin Tuck
The third-year player showed promise in Strahan's absence during training camp and could fill in should someone get hurt.
ยป Giants.com: Ask head coach Tom Couglin your questions The 35-year-old Strahan, who held out for more than five weeks and missed all four preseason games while deciding whether to play a 15th season or retire, will practice on Tuesday.
"It's all behind us," Reese said, sitting in his car beneath Giants Stadium. "We're moving forward and getting ready for Dallas."
The Giants have been granted a two-game exemption for Strahan, so he will not count on the 53-man roster. He can be activated any time during that period. The NFL's active sacks leader would be paid his $4 million salary during that period.
Associated Press
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- Seven-time Pro Bowl defensive end Michael Strahan reported to the New York Giants on Monday, six days before the season opener.
Ending a holdout that may cost him more than $500,000 in fines, Strahan arrived unobserved at Giants Stadium around 4 p.m., handled some paperwork and met with general manager Jerry Reese and coach Tom Coughlin. He also took a physical and left after 45 minutes, not making himself available for comment.
Walking the line
Here is a look at how the Giants defensive line stacks up with Michael Strahan back:
LDE Michael Strahan
The single season sacks record holder, Strahan's return undoubtedly bolsters the Giants defensive line.
NT Barry Cofield
The second-year nose tackle had his moments in his rookie season, collecting 44 tackles and three passes defensed.
DT Fred Robbins
The veteran started all 16 games for the Giants last year and snagged two interceptions to go along with 5.5 sacks.
RDE Osi Umenyiora
After his career year in 2005, Umenyiora struggled last season with injuries and notched just six sacks in 11 games.
Key reserve Justin Tuck
The third-year player showed promise in Strahan's absence during training camp and could fill in should someone get hurt.
ยป Giants.com: Ask head coach Tom Couglin your questions The 35-year-old Strahan, who held out for more than five weeks and missed all four preseason games while deciding whether to play a 15th season or retire, will practice on Tuesday.
"It's all behind us," Reese said, sitting in his car beneath Giants Stadium. "We're moving forward and getting ready for Dallas."
The Giants have been granted a two-game exemption for Strahan, so he will not count on the 53-man roster. He can be activated any time during that period. The NFL's active sacks leader would be paid his $4 million salary during that period.
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