Michael Strahan addresses playoff-bound Giants at practice

While the Giants continue to prepare for Sunday’s regular season finale against the Philadelphia Eagles, momentum is building in East Rutherford following the team clinching its first playoff berth since 2016.

New York’s defensive line has been a major factor in the team’s resurgence through the play of Kayvon Thibodeaux, Leonard Williams and Dexter Lawrence. 

In past championship seasons, the defensive line served as a staple to the Giants’ winning pedigree. It seemed only right for one of those staples to have a major impact on the current unit.

Michael Strahan returned to New York’s practice facility on Thursday to address the team and chat with players such as Thibodeaux.

Williams spoke to reporters in the locker room after practice and discussed the impact of Strahan throughout the season.

"He’s taught me a lot of football late in my career," Williams said. "Strahan came into our meeting room one time this year and told us that even in year 10, he was learning from the young guys. No matter where you are in your career, you can always learn something."

Strahan’s guidance can loom large entering the postseason based on his own experiences. The Hall of Famer posted 9.5 sacks in 10 career postseason games, including a championship in Super Bowl XLII.