Giants move Kiwanuka back to DE

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08/25/2008 - East Rutherford, NJ (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The New York Giants moved Mathias Kiwanuka back to defensive end on Monday.

The move was designed to replace the injured Osi Umenyiora, and decreases the chances that the defending Super Bowl champs will make a push to lure Michael Strahan out of retirement.

The New York Daily News reported that Strahan, the Giants' all-time sack leader, would consider coming out of retirement for $8 million and "a few kind words."

"Obviously this is not the way you want it to happen but it's an opportunity for a lot of guys, and I am one of the guys who has to step up and take advantage of it," said Kiwanuka.

A first-round draft pick in 2006, Kiwanuka was moved from defensive end to strongside linebacker last season where he started until breaking his left fibula against the Detroit Lions in Week 11. Kiwanuka finished the 2007 season with 45 tackles and 4 1/2 sacks in 10 games.

"I am confident that I can get the job done and this is something I have been preparing for my entire life basically," Kiwanuka added.

Umenyiora, a 2007 Pro Bowl selection, will miss the upcoming season after suffering a torn lateral meniscus in his left knee during Saturday's 10-7 preseason loss to the New York Jets.

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