Strahan

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Michael Strahan is going out a winner after 15 seasons.

The gap-toothed defensive end who went to seven Pro Bowls and recorded the fifth- most sacks in NFL history ended his almost certain Hall of Fame career Monday by informing the New York Giants that he planned to retire just four months after helping them win the Super Bowl.

"I know there are a lot of tackles in the league getting excited right now," said receiver Amani Toomer, who played 12 seasons with the guy everyone called "Stray."

Strahan told Giants co-owner John Mara Monday morning that he was retiring, something that he had before to last season.

"I told him he's been a great Giant," Mara said Monday. "He thanked me for everything the organization has done for him. I said, 'I think you've done more for us than we can ever do for you."'