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“Didn’t Take It Very Well”: Giants Legend Eli Manning Calls Out Michael Strahan for Failing to Control His Sensitive Side

Former NFL quarterback and ManningCast co-host Eli Manning has years of history with former defensive end and Hall of Famer Michael Strahan, having played together for four seasons with the New York Giants. They also won Super Bowl XLII during…

Published: Sunday, 8 November 2026 at 11:30 AM
“Didn’t Take It Very Well”: Giants Legend Eli Manning Calls Out Michael Strahan for Failing to Control His Sensitive Side
Key Things to Know
  • Eli Manning stated that former teammate Michael Strahan became overly sensitive when teammates made jokes about him.
  • Manning noted that Strahan loved teasing others but reacted harshly when targeted in the locker room.
  • Strahan denied being sensitive but admitted former teammates Osi Umenyiora and Justin Tuck felt he went for the jugular.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Former New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning jokingly revealed on the 'Hustle Like You’re Broke' podcast that former teammate Michael Strahan could be overly sensitive to criticism in the locker room. Manning explained that while Strahan loved to dish out jokes to teammates, he struggled to take ribbing from others and would cross the line by firing back too aggressively.

Strahan denied being overly sensitive, though he admitted that former teammates Osi Umenyiora and Justin Tuck often accused him of going for the jugular in responses. Strahan maintained that he simply preferred getting straight to the point and preferred jokes not be at his expense.

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