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Giants DE Strahan set to announce retirement
By PFW staff
June 9, 2008
If the Giants are going to repeat as Super Bowl champions, they apparently will have to do it without DE Michael Strahan.
Strahan, a 15-year veteran, reportedly has decided to retire. The seven-time Pro Bowler said it was a very difficult choice, but he wanted to let the Giants know of his plans prior to Wednesday’s minicamp, according to FOXSports.com’s Jay Glazer.
Glazer reported that Strahan, 36, made up his mind about one week ago, but took some time before making the decision public.
“It was important that my teammates knew which way I was going before they got on the field to start the work to defend our title,” Strahan said. “It’s time. I’m done.”
He departs as the Giants' all-time sack leader with 141½, including a high mark of 22½ in 2001, which stands as the NFL record for a single season. Strahan had nine sacks last season and played a key role in the Giants' superb defensive effort that produced a stunning upset victory over the undefeated Patriots in Super Bowl XLII.
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