EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. – For Julian Love, the Giants' practice today was at once predictably routine and unsettlingly different.
The third-year defensive back worked at several positions, as is his custom. But he did so without his friend and mentor, Logan Ryan, who did not practice today due to COVID-19 protocols.
"It was very similar to my usual Fridays because I feel like I'm always kind of subbing in and out of every type of position," Love said. "I think from a leadership perspective, it's tough. We obviously, we've got to see what happens. He is kind of the vet, (an) experienced guy in our secondary right now. Yeah, I mean, obviously we want him out there with us."
Whether Ryan joins Love and the rest of his teammates Monday night against the defending Super Bowl champion Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Florida is an open question.
Coach Joe Judge confirmed that Ryan had a positive rapid test. Because he is vaccinated, Ryan would need to be asymptomatic and receive two consecutive negative PCR tests 24 hours apart in order to be cleared in time to face the Bucs.
"He wouldn't be completely ruled out at this point for the game," Judge said. "We've got to wait and see in terms of the test results coming up. … There's still another test, we're waiting on the results coming back."
As is mandatory in this situation, the Giants were investigating Ryan's close contacts.
"For each one of these things that pops up, it's like three hours' worth of contact tracing, who was where, who talked to who, who ate next to so-and-so," Judge said.
As they are every week, Giants players were tested Monday when they returned to work after their four-day break for the bye. Judge declined to say why Ryan was tested again yesterday.
"I'm not going to go into the specifics of his personal situation," Judge said. "But it was something that drew an alarm to get him tested beyond just once this week."
This is the second consecutive game prep week in which the Giants have dealt with a COVID situation. Two weeks ago, 13 positive results forced all the players and coaches to be re-tested and practice to be pushed back. Though almost all of them proved to be false positives, three players were placed on the Reserve/COVID-19 list, running backs coach Burton Burns was diagnosed with COVID and the players were briefly sent home one day. None of it adversely affected the team on the field as the Giants defeated the Las Vegas Raiders, 23-16.
Judge noted the two situations are different.
"I would not say this is a false positive at this time like we had last week," he said.
Well into the second season of COVID protocols, the Giants are familiar with the drill when testing results mandate changes to their routine.
"Out of precaution for all those players that are unvaccinated, we had a lot of them Zoom in today to thin out the rooms and make sure that they weren't exposed to being close contacts or to being in that situation," Judge said. "The way we set up the rooms anyway in the bubble and the meeting rooms, they're extremely spread out anyway. We're very specific about where certain players have to sit to make sure they're not close contacts with other people, kind of keep them protected. And we've talked throughout the year in terms of both the players who are not vaccinated being very conscious of who they're putting themselves around in terms of being in crowds, in the locker room, the cafeteria, things of that nature. Then also, we have to remind the team as well that you've got to respect their space, as well. We know who the guys are internally. We've got to respect their space, so they're not always all over everything and giving them room to operate."
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Ryan's absence would be substantial for the Giants. His 72 total tackles and 47 solo stops are team-high totals, as are his two forced fumbles. Ryan is a defensive captain and. as Love noted, one of the Giants' foremost leaders.
Ryan spoke yesterday about how much he looked forward to facing Tom Brady, his teammate in New England for four years.
"I think it's the greatest challenge in football playing him and it's a lot of fun," Ryan said. "I love to play the chess match against him and that's why I'm here, to help us have a good chess game."
Now, the Giants might be missing one of their most important defensive pieces.
"Throughout the year, we've already lost a lot of significant players," Judge said. "We don't want to be without any of our guys, especially a captain, a leader, but that's something we've already gone through as a team. Everyone has to prepare every week, we have to get the team prepared every week. Doesn't matter who we're playing, you want to have all your players out there, but the most important thing is everyone has to be prepared that when they go out there, they can produce."
Love has done that all season and if Ryan is sidelined, he will shoulder a larger load in the secondary.
"Love has a significant role in the game for us anyway, so Love will be out there playing a lot," Judge said. "Obviously, if you have Logan (out), there's several guys on the practice squad who will be in effect, as well."
The defensive backs on the practice squad include Steven Parker, Ka'dar Holman and Jarren Williams. Parker played 12 special teams snaps at Kansas City on Nov. 1.
Love's thoughts are with Ryan, who is keeping close tabs on the team in his absence.
"I talk to Logan a lot, I talked to him this morning," Love said. "It's tough. I know we're waiting on some results and all that stuff. It's just tough, it's just tough to see. First and foremost, you just want to wish safety on him and everyone he's around, his family and all that. That's kind of what's on my mind is for him, just his health and safety, really.
"I'm sure he's going to have a Zoom call scheduled with us later today just to recap what he sees on film. That's just the type of leader he is. He's really attached and he's really in it with us no matter what."
The Giants hope he's with them on the field Monday night in Tampa.
*Outside linebacker Lorenzo Carter, who missed the previous two games with an ankle injury, did not practice for the third consecutive day because of a stomach bug. Wide receiver Sterling Shepard (quad) and safety Nate Ebner (knee) did not practice.
*Tight end Kaden Smith (knee), who did not participate yesterday, was limited today. He was joined by running backs Saquon Barkley (ankle) and Devontae Booker (hip) and fullback Cullen Gillaspia (calf).
Barkley, who has not played since Oct. 10 in Dallas, said, "(I) feel pretty good. Getting better every day. Just continue to get acclimated and take it one day at a time, listen to the training staff, listen to the coaches."
Click through the history of the New York Giants facing legendary quarterback Tom Brady, a series that includes two meetings in the Super Bowl.
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) gets pressure from New York Giants defensive end Michael Strahan (92) during the Super Bowl XLII football game at University of Phoenix Stadium on Sunday, Feb. 3, 2008 in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Stephan Savoia)
New York Giants defensive end Leonard Williams (99) sacks Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) during a week 8 regular season Monday Night football game at MetLife Stadium on November 2nd, 2020 in East Rutherford, New Jersey
GLENDALE, AZ - FEBRUARY 3: A view an Eli Manning and Tom Brady fan inside of University of Phoenix Stadium before the opening kickoff the the New York Giants against the New England Patriots Super Bowl XLII at University of Phoenix Stadium on February 3, 2008 in Glendale, AZ. The Giants defeated the Patriots 17-14. (AP Photo/Tom Hauck)
New York Giants outside linebacker Michael Boley gets his hand on the wrist of New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) to cause him to fumble in the third quarter of an NFL football game in Foxborough, Mass., Sunday, Nov. 6, 2011. The Giants recovered the ball, setting up a subsequent touchdown. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
Quarterback Tom Brady (12) of the New England Patriots releases a pass under pressure against the New York Giants at the New Meadowlands Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Giants won 20 - 17. (AP Photo / Al Messerschmidt)
EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - DECEMBER 29: Quarterback Tom Brady #12 of the New England Patriots is sacked by Justin Tuck #91 of the New York Giants on December 29, 2007 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Giants led 21-16 at halftime. (AP Photo/Thomas E. Witte) Tom Brady; Justin Tuck
New York Giants defensive back Derrick Martin (22) celebrates as New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady leaves the field after the NFL Super Bowl XLVI football game, Sunday, Feb. 5, 2012, in Indianapolis. The Giants won 21-17. (AP Photo/Pat Semansky)
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) throws the ball during the Super Bowl XLII football game against the New York Giants on Sunday, Feb. 3, 2008 in Glendale, Ariz. (Ben Liebenberg via AP)
New York Giants defensive end Justin Tuck (91) sacks New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady during the second half of the NFL Super Bowl XLVI football game, Sunday, Feb. 5, 2012, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/David Duprey)
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady throws an interception as New York Giants defensive end Jason Pierre-Paul pressures during the second half of the NFL Super Bowl XLVI football game, Sunday, Feb. 5, 2012, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady throws a pass as New York Giants defensive tackle Linval Joseph rushes during the second half of the NFL Super Bowl XLVI football game, Sunday, Feb. 5, 2012, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
New York Giants defensive end Justin Tuck (91) sacks New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady during the second half of the NFL Super Bowl XLVI football game Sunday, Feb. 5, 2012, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
New York Giants defensive end Justin Tuck (91) tackles New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) during the second half of the NFL Super Bowl XLVI football game, Sunday, Feb. 5, 2012, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
New York Giants defensive tackle Linval Joseph (97) sacks New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) during the second half of their NFL Super Bowl XLVI football game, Sunday, Feb. 5, 2012, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/David Duprey)
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady reacts during the first half of the NFL Super Bowl XLVI football game against the New York Giants Sunday, Feb. 5, 2012, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/David Duprey)
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) works against the New York Giants during the second half of the NFL Super Bowl XLVI football game Sunday, Feb. 5, 2012, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
GLENDALE, AZ - FEBRUARY 3: Tom Brady #12 of the New England Patriots stands on the line against the New York Giants during Super Bowl XLII at University of Phoenix Stadium on February 3, 2008 in Glendale, AZ. The Giants defeated the Patriots 17-14. (AP Photo/Tom Hauck)
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady watches as New York Giants Corey Webster (23), Aaron Ross (31) and Michael Clayton (83) celebrate a play during the first half of their NFL Super Bowl XLVI football game Sunday, Feb. 5, 2012, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/David Duprey)
GLENDALE, AZ - FEBRUARY 3: Tom Brady #12 of the New England Patriots passes the ball against the New York Giants during Super Bowl XLII at University of Phoenix Stadium on February 3, 2008 in Glendale, AZ. The Giants defeated the Patriots 17-14. (AP Photo/Tom Hauck)
GLENDALE, AZ - FEBRUARY 3: Tom Brady #12 of the New England Patriots stands on the field against the New York Giants during Super Bowl XLII at University of Phoenix Stadium on February 3, 2008 in Glendale, AZ. The Giants defeated the Patriots 17-14. (AP Photo/Tom Hauck)
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady passes the ball as New York Giants defensive end Osi Umenyiora (72) and Jason Pierre-Paul defend during the first half of the NFL Super Bowl XLVI football game Sunday, Feb. 5, 2012, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
INDIANAPOLIS, IN - FEBRUARY 5: Tom Brady #12 of the New England Patriots passes the football in the end zone and is called for a safety during the game against the New York Giants in Super Bowl XLVI at Lucas Oil Stadium on February 5, 2012 in Indianapolis, Indiana. The Giants defeated the Patriots 21-17. (AP Photo/Scott Boehm)
GLENDALE, AZ - FEBRUARY 3: Tom Brady #12 of the New England Patriots passes the ball against the New York Giants during Super Bowl XLII at University of Phoenix Stadium on February 3, 2008 in Glendale, AZ. The Giants defeated the Patriots 17-14. (AP Photo/Tom Hauck)
GLENDALE, AZ - FEBRUARY 3: Tom Brady #12 of the New England Patriots passes the ball against the New York Giants during Super Bowl XLII at University of Phoenix Stadium on February 3, 2008 in Glendale, AZ. The Giants defeated the Patriots 17-14. (AP Photo/Tom Hauck)
GLENDALE, AZ - FEBRUARY 3: Tom Brady #12 of the New England Patriots passes the ball against the New York Giants during Super Bowl XLII at University of Phoenix Stadium on February 3, 2008 in Glendale, AZ. The Giants defeated the Patriots 17-14. (AP Photo/Tom Hauck)
GLENDALE, AZ - FEBRUARY 3: Tom Brady #12 of the New England Patriots passes the ball against the New York Giants during Super Bowl XLII at University of Phoenix Stadium on February 3, 2008 in Glendale, AZ. The Giants defeated the Patriots 17-14. (AP Photo/Tom Hauck)
Quarterback Tom Brady #12 of the New England Patriots during Super Bowl XLII against the New York Giants at the University of Phoenix Stadium on February 3, 2008 in Glendale, Arizona. The Giants defeated the Patriots 17-14. (AP Photo/Ben Liebenberg)
Tom Brady #12 of the New England Patriots is pressured by Gibril Wilson #28 of the New York Giants during Super Bowl XLII on February 3, 2008 at the University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, Arizona. (AP Photo/Ben Liebenberg)
Quarterback Tom Brady #12 of the New England Patriots after being sacked by the New York Giants during Super Bowl XLII at the University of Phoenix Stadium on February 3, 2008 in Glendale, Arizona. The Giants defeated the Patriots 17-14. (AP Photo/Ben Liebenberg)
Quarterback Tom Brady (12) of the New England Patriots directs play against the New York Giants in preseason action September 2, 2010 at the New Meadowlands Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Giants won 20 - 17. (AP Photo / Al Messerschmidt)
New York Giants QB Eli Manning (10) & Patriots QB Tom Brady (12) during a preseason week 4 game against the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ
Quarterback Tom Brady (12) of the New England Patriots directs play against the New York Giants in preseason action September 2, 2010 at the New Meadowlands Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Giants won 20 - 17. (AP Photo / Al Messerschmidt)
INDIANAPOLIS, IN - FEBRUARY 05: Tom Brady #12 of the New England Patriots is sacked by Dave Tollefson #71 of the New York Giants during Super Bowl XLVI at Lucas Oil Stadium on February 5, 2012.(AP Photo/Tom Hauck)
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) sets up to pass in the first half of the NFL Super Bowl XLVI football game against the New York Giants on Sunday, February 5, 2012 in Indianapolis, IN. The Giants won the game 21-17. (AP Photo/Paul Jasienski)
GLENDALE, AZ - FEBRUARY 03: Quarterback Tom Brady #12 of the New England Patriots passes the football as defensive end Osi Umenyiora #72 of the New York Giants dives for an attempted tackle during Super Bowl XLII at University of Phoenix Stadium on February 3, 2008 in Glendale, Arizona. The Giants defeated the Patriots 17-14. (AP Photo/Scott Boehm)
New England Patriots QB Tom Brady #12 throws a pass against the New York Giants at Super Bowl XLVI on Sunday, February 5, 2012 in Indianapolis, IN. The Giants Jason Pierre-Paul #90 tries to defend. The Giants defeated the Patriots 21-17. (AP Photo/Gregory Payan)
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) gets chased by New York Giants defensive tackle Linval Joseph (97) while trying to pass the ball near his own goal line during the NFL Super Bowl XLVI football game against the New York Giants on Sunday, February 5, 2012 in Indianapolis, Indiana. The Giants won the game 21-17. (AP Photo/Paul Spinelli)
New York Giants Linval Joseph (97) and Justin Tuck (91) apply pressure on New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady during the fourth quarter of the NFL Super Bowl XLVI Football game on Sunday, February 5, 2012 in Indianapolis. The Giants won 21-17. (AP Photo/G. Newman Lowrance)
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) sets up to pass against the New York Giants during the first half of NFL football Super Bowl XLVI on Sunday, Feb.5, 2012, in Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana. The Giants defeated the Patriots 21-17. (AP Photo/Kevin Terrell)
New York Giants defensive end Jason Pierre-Paul (90) applies pressure to New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady on the last play of the game of the NFL Super Bowl XLVI football game on Sunday, February 5, 2012 in Indianapolis. The Giants won 21-17. (AP Photo/G. Newman Lowrance)
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady is hit by New York Giants defensive end Dave Tollefson during the second half of the NFL Super Bowl XLVI football game on Sunday, February 5, 2012 in Indianapolis. The Giants won 21-17. (AP Photo/G. Newman Lowrance)
New York Giants Justin Tuck sacks New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady during the second half of the NFL Super Bowl XLVI football game on Sunday, February 5, 2012 in Indianapolis, IN. The Giants won 21-17. (AP Photo/G. Newman Lowrance)
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) walks off the field after the NFL Super Bowl XLVI football game against the New York Giants, Sunday, Feb. 5, 2012, in Indianapolis. The Giants won 21-17. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady runs in the end zone before the NFL Super Bowl XLVI football game against the New York Giants, Sunday, Feb. 5, 2012, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
New York Giants defensive tackle Linval Joseph (97) grabs New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) during the second half of the NFL Super Bowl XLVI football game, Sunday, Feb. 5, 2012, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) passes against the New York Giants during the first half of the NFL Super Bowl XLVI football game, Sunday, Feb. 5, 2012, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) throws a pass during the first half of the NFL Super Bowl XLVI football game against the New York Giants, Sunday, Feb. 5, 2012, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
New York Giants defensive end Justin Tuck sacks New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady for a safety during the first half of NFL Super Bowl XLVI football game, Sunday, Feb. 5, 2012, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) throws a pass in the first half of an NFL football game against the New York Giants in Foxborough, Mass. Sunday, Nov. 6, 2011. (AP Photo/Winslow Townson)
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) calls a play during the NFL Super Bowl XLVI football game against the New York Giants on Sunday, February 5, 2012 in Indianapolis, IN. The Giants won the game 21-17. (AP Photo/Greg Trott)
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) hands off the running back BenJarvus Green-Ellis (42) in the first quarter of an NFL football game against the New York Giants in Foxborough, Mass., Sunday, Nov. 6, 2011. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) takes the snap in the first quarter of an NFL football game against the New York Giants in Foxborough, Mass., Sunday, Nov. 6, 2011. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)
New York Giants players jump to intercept a pass from New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady in the end zone during the second half of the NFL Super Bowl XLVI football game, Sunday, Feb. 5, 2012, in Indianapolis. The Giants won 21-17. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) passes during the NFL Super Bowl XLVI football game against the New York Giants on Sunday, February 5, 2012 in Indianapolis, IN. The Giants won the game 21-17. (AP Photo/Greg Trott)
New England Patriots' Tom Brady, left, passes as New England Patriots' Matt Light holds off New York Giants' Osi Umenyiora during the second half of an NFL football game in Foxborough, Mass., Sunday, Nov. 6, 2011. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
New York Giants outside linebacker Michael Boley (59) causes New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) to fumble in the third quarter of an NFL football game in Foxborough, Mass., Sunday, Nov. 6, 2011. The Giants recovered the ball, setting up a subsequent touchdown. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) calls signals at the line of scrimmage in the first half against the New York Giants in an NFL football game in Foxborough, Mass. Sunday, Nov. 6, 2011. (AP Photo/Winslow Townson)
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady throws as New York Giants outside linebacker Mathias Kiwanuka (94) rushes during the fourth quarter of New York's 24-20 win in a NFL football game at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Mass. Sunday, Nov. 6, 2011. (AP Photo/Winslow Townson)
New York Giants' Eli Manning, right, is congratulated by New England Patriots' Tom Brady after the Giants' 24-20 win in an NFL football game in Foxborough, Mass., Sunday, Nov. 6, 2011. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) scrambles past New York Giants defensive end Dave Tollefson (71) after he received an errant snap in the first half of an NFL football game in Foxborough, Mass., Sunday, Nov. 6, 2011. (AP Photo/Winslow Townson)
New England Patriots' quarterback Tom Brady (12) and the offense line up against the New York Giants defense during the second quarter of a preseason NFL game at Gillette Stadium, Thursday, Sept. 1, 2011, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Stew Milne)
Fans in Tom Brady and Eli Manning jerseys sit in their seats before a NFL football game between the New England Patriots and the New York Giants at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Mass. Sunday, Nov. 6, 2011. (AP Photo/Winslow Townson)
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) and his teammates line up against the defense of the New York Giants in the first half of an NFL football game in Foxborough, Mass. Sunday, Nov. 6, 2011. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
New York Giants QB Eli Manning (10) & Patriots QB Tom Brady (12) during a preseason week 4 game against the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) runs with the ball as New England Patriots guard Dan Connolly (63) blocks New York Giants defensive end Jason Pierre-Paul (90) in the first half of an NFL football game in Foxborough, Mass. Sunday, Nov. 6, 2011. (AP Photo/Winslow Townson)
New England Patriots' Tom Brady, right, is hit by New York Giants' Michael Boley and Keith Bulluck during the first quarter of an NFL preseason football game at New Meadowlands Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., Thursday, Sept. 2, 2010. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) warms up with the team before a a preseason NFL football game against the New York Giants in Foxborough, Thursday, Sept. 3, 2009. (AP Photo/Winslow Townson)
New England Patriots' Tom Brady, center, signals during the first quarter of the NFL preseason football game against the New York Giants at New Meadowlands Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ, Thursday, Sept. 2, 2010. (AP Photo/Tim Larsen)
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) and the offense line up against the New York Giant defense during the second quarter at Gillette Stadium Thursday, Sept. 1, 2011, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Stew Milne)
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) looks to hand off in front of New York Giants tackle James Brewer (73) during the second quarter of a preseason NFL game in Foxborough, Mass., Thursday, Sept. 1, 2011. (AP Photo/Stephan Savoia)
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) passes over New York Giants linebacker Phillip Dillard (55) during the second quarter of an NFL preseason football game in Foxborough, Mass., Thursday, Sept. 1, 2011. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)
New England Patriots' Tom Brady, center, lines up during the first quarter of the NFL preseason football game against the New York Giants at New Meadowlands Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ, Thursday, Sept. 2, 2010. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) passes to running back BenJarvus Green-Ellis (42) during the first quarter against the New York Giants at Gillette Stadium Thursday, Sept. 1, 2011, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Stew Milne)
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) changes signals at the line in front of New York Giants linebackers Spencer Paysinger (49) and Phillip Dillard (55) during the second quarter of an NFL preseason football game in Foxborough, Mass., Thursday, Sept. 1, 2011. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) passes during the Patriots 17-14 loss to the New York Giants during the Super Bowl XLII football game at University of Phoenix Stadium on Sunday, Feb. 3, 2008 in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Stephan Savoia)
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) stands next to New York Giants linebacker Antonio Pierce (58) during the Super Bowl XLII football game at University of Phoenix Stadium on Sunday, Feb. 3, 2008 in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Stephan Savoia)
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) gets pressure from New York Giants defensive end Michael Strahan (92) during the Super Bowl XLII football game at University of Phoenix Stadium on Sunday, Feb. 3, 2008 in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Stephan Savoia)
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) throws a pass during the third quarter of the Super Bowl XLII football game against the New York Giants at University of Phoenix Stadium on Sunday, Feb. 3, 2008 in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) throws a pass in front of New York Giants defensive end Michael Strahan (92) in the first quarter of the Super Bowl XLII football game at University of Phoenix Stadium on Sunday, Feb. 3, 2008 in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) points during the third quarter of the Super Bowl XLII football game against the New York Giants at University of Phoenix Stadium on Sunday, Feb. 3, 2008 in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) hands the ball off during the Super Bowl XLII football game agasint the New York Giants at University of Phoenix Stadium on Sunday, Feb. 3, 2008 in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Stephan Savoia)
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) is knocked down by New York Giants defensive end Michael Strahan (92) in the first quarter of the the Super Bowl XLII football game at University of Phoenix Stadium on Sunday, Feb. 3, 2008 in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) calls a play against the New York Giants during the third quarter of the Super Bowl XLII football game at University of Phoenix Stadium on Sunday, Feb. 3, 2008 in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) is pressured by New York Giants linebacker Kawika Mitchell during the third quarter of the Super Bowl XLII football game at University of Phoenix Stadium on Sunday, Feb. 3, 2008 in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Stephan Savoia)
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) watches as his teammate Kevin Faulk, foregournd, misses the pass during the first quarter of the Super Bowl XLII football game against the New York Giants at University of Phoenix Stadium on Sunday, Feb. 3, 2008 in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady walks off the field after the New York Giants beat the Patriots 17-14 during the Super Bowl XLII football game at University of Phoenix Stadium on Sunday, Feb. 3, 2008 in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
New York Giants defensive end Michael Strahan (92) sacks New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady in the third quarter during the Super Bowl XLII football game at University of Phoenix Stadium on Sunday, Feb. 3, 2008 in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) and coach Bill Belichick talk during the fourth quarter against the New York Giants at the Super Bowl XLII football game in University of Phoenix Stadium on Sunday, Feb. 3, 2008 in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) walks off the field as the New York Giants' Fred Robbins, left, and Michael Strahan celebrate after the Giants beat the Patriots 17-14 in the Super Bowl XLII football game at University of Phoenix Stadium on Sunday, Feb. 3, 2008 in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
New York Giants defensive end Michael Strahan (92) sacks New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) during the third quarter of the Super Bowl XLII football game at University of Phoenix Stadium on Sunday, Feb. 3, 2008 in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) takes off his helmet as he walks off the field during the second quarter of the Super Bowl XLII football game against the New York Giants at University of Phoenix Stadium on Sunday, Feb. 3, 2008 in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
New York Giants defensive end Michael Strahan, back, and his teammate Osi Umenyiora (72) celebrate after Strahan sacked New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) in the third quarter during the Super Bowl XLII football game at University of Phoenix Stadium on Sunday, Feb. 3, 2008 in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) is sacked by New York Giants defensive end Michael Strahan during the third quarter of the Super Bowl XLII football game at University of Phoenix Stadium on Sunday, Feb. 3, 2008 in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)
New York Giants defensive end Michael Strahan, right, sacks New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) in the third quarter during the Super Bowl XLII football game at University of Phoenix Stadium on Sunday, Feb. 3, 2008 in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
New York Giants defensive end Osi Umenyiora (72) recovers the fumble by New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) during the Super Bowl XLII football game at University of Phoenix Stadium on Sunday, Feb. 3, 2008 in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)
New York Giants defensive end Osi Umenyiora (72) pressures New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady in the third quarter during the Super Bowl XLII football game at University of Phoenix Stadium on Sunday, Feb. 3, 2008 in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) throws a pass as he is pressured by New York Giants defensive end Osi Umenyiora (72) during the second quarter of the Super Bowl XLII football game at University of Phoenix Stadium on Sunday, Feb. 3, 2008 in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
New York Giants defensive end Osi Umenyiora (72) reaches for a fumble on top of New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) during the second quarter of the Super Bowl XLII football game at University of Phoenix Stadium on Sunday, Feb. 3, 2008 in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
New York Giants defensive end Justin Tuck, left, strips the ball from New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) during the second quarter of the Super Bowl XLII football game at University of Phoenix Stadium on Sunday, Feb. 3, 2008 in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)
New York Giants defensive end Justin Tuck (91) strips the football from New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) during the second quarter of the Super Bowl XLII football game at University of Phoenix Stadium on Sunday, Feb. 3, 2008 in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
New York Giants defensive end Justin Tuck (91) sacks New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) during the second quarter of the Super Bowl XLII football game at University of Phoenix Stadium on Sunday, Feb. 3, 2008 in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) is pressured as he throws the football by New York Giants' Barry Cofield, center, and Osi Umenyiora during the first quarter of the Super Bowl XLII football game at University of Phoenix Stadium on Sunday, Feb. 3, 2008 in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
New York Giants defensive end Michael Strahan (92) and Kawika Mitchell, center, move in before Mitchell sacks New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady, right, during the second quarter of the Super Bowl XLII football game at University of Phoenix Stadium on Sunday, Feb. 3, 2008, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) throws a pass as he is pressured by New York Giants defensive end Justin Tuck (91) during the first quarter of the Super Bowl XLII football game at University of Phoenix Stadium on Sunday, Feb. 3, 2008 in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) celebrates a touchdown by running back Laurence Maroney during the second quarter of the Super Bowl XLII football game against the New York Giants at University of Phoenix Stadium on Sunday, Feb. 3, 2008 in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
New York Giants defensive tackle Jay Alford (93) falls over after his teammate Justin Tuck sacked New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady, bottom left, during the second quarter of the Super Bowl XLII football game at University of Phoenix Stadium on Sunday, Feb. 3, 2008 in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Stephan Savoia)
New York Giants defensive end Michael Strahan (92) dives on New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) in the second quarter during the Super Bowl XLII football game at University of Phoenix Stadium on Sunday, Feb. 3, 2008 in Glendale, Ariz. Brady was sacked on the play. (AP Photo/Stephan Savoia)
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) throws a pass against the New York Giants during first quarter of the Super Bowl XLII football game at University of Phoenix Stadium on Sunday, Feb. 3, 2008 in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
New York Giants defensive tackle Barry Cofield (96) and defensive end Osi Umenyiora (72) close in on New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) during the first quarter of the Super Bowl XLII football game at University of Phoenix Stadium on Sunday, Feb. 3, 2008, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) and New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning meet on he field before the Super Bowl XLII football game at University of Phoenix Stadium on Sunday, Feb. 3, 2008 in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) reacts after fumbling the ball in the second quarter against the New York Giants during the Super Bowl XLII football game at University of Phoenix Stadium on Sunday, Feb. 3, 2008 in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/David Duprey)
New York Giants defenders Osi Umenyiora (72) and Justin Tuck (91) force New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) to fumble in the second quarter during the Super Bowl XLII football game at University of Phoenix Stadium on Sunday, Feb. 3, 2008 in Glendale, Ariz. The Giants recovered he bal. (AP Photo/David Duprey)
New York Giants defenders Osi Umenyiora, left, and Justin Tuck force New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) to fumble in the second quarter during the Super Bowl XLII football game at University of Phoenix Stadium on Sunday, Feb. 3, 2008 in Glendale, Ariz. The Giants recovered he bal. (AP Photo/David Duprey)
EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - DECEMBER 29: Quarterback Tom Brady #12 of the New England Patriots is sacked by Justin Tuck #91 of the New York Giants on December 29, 2007 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Giants led 21-16 at halftime. (AP Photo/Thomas E. Witte) Tom Brady; Justin Tuck
New York Giants defensive end Michael Strahan (92) reacts after sacking New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) in the third quarter during the Super Bowl XLII football game at University of Phoenix Stadium on Sunday, Feb. 3, 2008 in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/David Duprey)
New York Giants defensive end Michael Strahan (92) reacts after sacking New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) in the third quarter during the Super Bowl XLII football game at University of Phoenix Stadium on Sunday, Feb. 3, 2008 in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/David Duprey)
EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - DECEMBER 29: Quarterback Tom Brady #12 of the New England Patriots is sacked by Justin Tuck #91 of the New York Giants on December 29, 2007 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Giants led 21-16 at halftime. (AP Photo/Thomas E. Witte) Tom Brady; Justin Tuck
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady reaches back to throw before being tackled by New York Giants defensive tackle Barry Cofield during the first quarter of an NFL football game at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., on Saturday, Dec. 29, 2007. (AP Photo/Henny Ray Abrams)
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) is pressured by New York Giants linebacker Reggie Torbor (53) during the third quarter of an NFL football game at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., on Saturday, Dec. 29, 2007. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady, right, is congratulated by New York Giants safety Gibril Wilson following their NFL football game at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., on Saturday, Dec. 29, 2007. The Patriots defeated the Giants 38-35 to become the first team to go 16-0 in the regular season and the first since the 1972 Miami Dolphins to go through a full schedule without a loss. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)
New York Giants offensive tackle Nate Solder (76) talks with New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) following a preseason week 4 game on Thursday August 29th, 2019 in Foxborough, Massachusetts
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) is brought down by New York Giants defensive end Michael Strahan after Brady released a pass, as Patriots' Ryan O'Callaghan looks on during the third quarter of an NFL football game at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., on Saturday, Dec. 29, 2007. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady, right, talks with New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning after their NFL preseason football game, Thursday, Aug. 28, 2014, in East Rutherford, N.J. The Giants defeated the Patriots 16-13. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants defensive end Leonard Williams (99) hits Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) during an NFL game, Monday, Nov. 02, 2020, in East Rutherford, N.J. The Buccaneers beat the Giants 25-23. (Cooper Neill via AP)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers QB Tom Brady (12) ducks from NY Giants defender Darnay Holmes (30) during an NFL game against the New York Giants, Monday, Nov. 2, 2020 in East Rutherford, NJ. (Josh Lobel via NFL)
New York Giants defensive end Leonard Williams (99) hits Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) during an NFL game, Monday, Nov. 02, 2020, in East Rutherford, N.J. The Buccaneers beat the Giants 25-23. (Cooper Neill via AP)
New York Giants defensive end Leonard Williams (99) tackles Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) during an NFL game, Monday, Nov. 02, 2020, in East Rutherford, N.J. The Buccaneers beat the Giants 25-23. (Cooper Neill via AP)
New York Giants defensive end Leonard Williams (99) sacks Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady Monday Nov. 2, 2020 in East Rutherford, New Jersey (Evan Pinkus via AP)
New York Giants defensive end Leonard Williams (99) sacks Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady Monday Nov. 2, 2020 in East Rutherford, New Jersey (Evan Pinkus via AP)
New York Giants defensive end Leonard Williams (99) sacks Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady Monday Nov. 2, 2020 in East Rutherford, New Jersey (Evan Pinkus via AP)
New York Giants' Leonard Williams, right, celebrates after sacking Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady during the first half of an NFL football game, Monday, Nov. 2, 2020, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants' Leonard Williams, right, sacks Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady during the first half of an NFL football game, Monday, Nov. 2, 2020, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) talks with New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) following a NFL football game Thursday October 10, 2019 in Foxborough, Mass, (Evan Pinkus via AP)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning, left, and New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady speak at midfield after an NFL football game, Thursday, Oct. 10, 2019, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady, left, and New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning speak at midfield after an NFL football game, Thursday, Oct. 10, 2019, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones, left, and New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady speaks at midfield after an NFL football game, Thursday, Oct. 10, 2019, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
CORRECTS THAT THIS WAS NOT THE PASS THAT MOVED BRADY INTO SECOND PLACE FOR PASSING YARDS - New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady throws a pass against the New York Giants during the first half of an NFL football game Thursday, Oct. 10, 2019, in Foxborough, Mass. An earlier completion gave Brady the second most total passing yards in NFL history. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning, left, and New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady speak at midfield after an NFL preseason football game, Thursday, Aug. 29, 2019, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) and New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning speak at midfield after an NFL preseason football game, Thursday, Aug. 29, 2019, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady, left, greets a young fan prior to an NFL football game against the New York Giants, Thursday, Aug. 30, 2018, in East Rutherford. (AP Photo/Mark Lennihan)
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) and New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) talk following an NFL preseason football game, Friday, Aug. 31, 2018 in East Rutherford, NJ. (NFL Photos via AP)
New York Giants' Jasper Brinkley (53) grabs New England Patriots' Tom Brady (12) during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday Nov. 15, 2015, in East Rutherford, N.J. Brady fumbled the ball on the play. (AP Photo/Gary Hershorn)
England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) and New York Giants running back Shane Vereen (34) speak at midfield after an NFL preseason football game, Thursday, Aug. 31, 2017, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) throws a pass during an NFL football game against the New York Giants on Sunday, Nov. 15, 2015 in East Rutherford, N.J. (Aaron M. Sprecher via AP)
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) throws a pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the New York Giants Sunday Nov. 15, 2015, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)
New York Giants' Craig Dahl (43) sacks New England Patriots' Tom Brady (12) during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday Nov. 15, 2015, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)
New England Patriots' Tom Brady (12) looks over the defense during the first half of an NFL football game against the New York Giants Sunday Nov. 15, 2015, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) shakes hands with New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) following the NFL regular season game against the New England Patriots and the New York Giants on Sunday, Nov. 15, 2015 in East Rutherford, N.J. The Patriots won, 27-26. (Ric Tapia via AP)
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) walks through the tunnel prior to an NFL football game against the New York Giants on Sunday, Nov. 15, 2015 in East Rutherford, N.J. (Aaron M. Sprecher via AP)
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) loses the ball as he is sacked by New England Patriots' Eric Martin (53) and Robert Ayers (91) during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday Nov. 15, 2015, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) walks on the field before an NFL football game against the New York Giants Sunday Nov. 15, 2015, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
New England Patriots' Danny Amendola (80) and New York Giants' Jasper Brinkley (53) scramble for the ball fumbled by quarterback Tom Brady during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday Nov. 15, 2015, in East Rutherford, N.J. The Patriots recovered the ball. (AP Photo/Gary Hershorn)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) and New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) talk following a preseason football game on August 28, 2014 in East Rutherford, New Jersey (AP Photo/Evan Pinkus)
Tickets for Michael Strahan Ceremony
Limited tickets are available for Michael Strahan's jersey retirement game on November 28th
