Defensive end Michael Strahan reported Monday to the New York Giants, ending a holdout that could cost him more than $500,000 US in fines.
Strahan, 35, arrived at Giants Stadium around 4 p.m. ET to complete a little paperwork, take a physical and meet with general manager Jerry Reese and head coach Tom Coughlin.
Michael Strahan reported Monday to the Giants for his 15th NFL season.
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Strahan will likely be fined $14,288 US for each day of training camp missed.
"It is all behind us," Reese said. "We are moving forward."
Strahan, a seven-time Pro Bowler, missed most of training camp — and all four pre-season games — as he pondered retirement or returning for a 15th NFL campaign.
Had he retired, no fines would have been levied.
Granted exemption
Strahan will practise Tuesday, but he can take his time getting ready because the Giants were granted a two-game exemption so need not activate him immediately.
"We're glad that Michael is back, that he wants to be back and that he wants to continue his playing career," Reese said. "As I have stated several times since the beginning of training camp, Michael is a Hall of Fame player, and we're a stronger team with him."
Strahan, who makes $4 million US, is the NFL's active sacks leader with 132 1/2.
The Texas Southern product has totalled 619 tackles, 14 fumble recoveries, four interceptions and two touchdowns in 200 games since being selected by New York in the second round (40th overall) of the 1993 NFL draft.
With files from the Associated Press
