Los Angeles, CA (Best E Casino) - New York Giants star defensive end Michael Strahan will retire from the NFL, according to FOXSports.com.

Strahan reportedly wanted to finalize his decision before the defending Super Bowl champs gathered for mini-camp.

"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 told the Web site. "It's time. I'm done."

A six-time All-Pro, Strahan is the Giants' all-time sack leader with 141 1/2 sacks and the NFL's single-season sack king after recording 22 1/2 during the 2001 season.

The Texas Southern product was also named the NFL's Defensive Player of the Year in 2001 and was a seven-time Pro Bowl selection in his 15 seasons with Big Blue.

Strahan will finish his stellar career with 854 career tackles, four interceptions, 21 forced fumbles and two career touchdowns in 216 games.

"It's a tough decision, but I wanted to be fair to the Giants and fair to my teammates," Strahan added.