Strahan, who was part of Soccer jerseys the 2007 Super Bowl Giants massively effective D-line, is a seven-time Pro Bowler. He led a defensive effort that hamstrung the New England Patriots offense in the 2007 Super Bowl. The Giants beat the Pats 17-14 to win the league championship. Strahan announced his retirement in June after playing 15 seasons in the NFL, all of which were with the Giants.
The Giants were interested in making the deal. Co-owner Steve Tisch told the NY Post that the organization had an interest in seeing Strahan return. When contacted by the NFL Network, the defensive lineman first refused to comment on the situation. But later it was announced by his agent that Strahan had seriously considered the offer but decided to turn it down.
The team needs someone with Strahan's experience, skill set and toughness to replace Umenyiora if they expect to have a chance to get back to the championship contest this season. At this point, the Giants are attempting to plug the large hole left by Umenyiora's meniscus mishap by starting two-year veteran DE Mathias Kiwanuka. With Umenyiora out, Kiwanuka moving up and Strahan remaining retired, the Giants' D-line ranks are starting to look thin.
Tuesday, August 26, 2008 -- With their Pro Bowl DE and sack master Osi Umenyiora getting injured and knocked out of the 2008 season, the New York Giants tried securing the services of recently retired, former Giants defensive lineman Michael Strah
Various news sources reported earlier in the day that Strahan, who had been contacted by his former team, was considering coming back.
The Giants had spoken with him via the phone. Strahan, who is an in-studio NFL analyst for FOX Sports, reportedly wanted an 8-million dollar one-year deal to play in 2008..
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