New York Giants Activate DE Michael Strahan

New York Giants Activate DE Michael Strahan: The Giants have activated DE Michael Strahan to the 53-man roster. Strahan reported to the team on Monday after failing to report to training camp. He missed all of camp and the preseason. The Giants received a two-week roster exemption from the NFL, which now has expired with his activation.

Giants Waive CB Dovonte Edwards: The Giants have waived CB Dovonte Edwards, who the team claimed off of waivers from the Minnesota Vikings earlier this week.

Giants Cut WR Fred Gibson: The Giants have cut WR Fred Gibson off of the Practice Squad.

Article on HB Brandon Jacobs: Giants’ Jacobs Prepares to Step Outside Barber’s Shadow by John Branch of The New York Times

Articles on Head Coach Tom Coughlin:

• Can’t Help But Root for Coughlin by Mike Vaccaro of The New York Post
• Real Tom Coughlin Not Always So Cheerful by Gary Myers of The New York Daily News

Quotes: LB Antonio Pierce on tonight’s game: “I want to go out in Dallas on national TV and show what we have. It is another game, but it’s not another game, because it’s the Cowboys and it’s a division game and in the long run it affects our playoff hopes. It is something we look forward to. Whenever you play the Cowboys, whenever you open up on national TV, it means something. You’re representing the New York Giants and it’s your chance to make an opening statement, so that’s what we’re looking to do.”

DE Michael Strahan on tonight’s game: “It’s a tough team, a team a lot of people pick to win the division and possibly be a Super Bowl team. I think it’s a great opportunity for us to prove to everybody, especially to ourselves, what we’re capable of. We’re going to have to play our best. In Dallas at this time of year it’s going to be hot and sweaty. It’s in prime time. It’s a Sunday night game, so everybody is going to be excited.”