Fox Sports won’t fine Giants legend after ‘internet controversy’

Michael Strahan is receiving a lot of criticism on social media this week for the way he stood during the national anthem on Sunday for the special Veterans Day broadcast “NFL on Fox” from the San Diego Naval Base.

Strahan’s fellow Fox analysts placed their hands over their hearts as he stood next to them with his hands clasped in front of him. The short clip sparked outrage from some users on X.

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A source told the Daily Mail on Monday that there will be “no form of punishment or fine in the sense of Michael.

“Michael was in the moment and in no way objected to the moment at hand. This was an internet controversy he never thought about.”

Strahan grew up in a military family as his father, Major Gene W. Strahan Sr., served in the U.S. Army for 23 years. He posted a tribute to his father on social media on Monday.

“Thank you to all the veterans and active military personnel who courageously risk their lives every day to protect us,” Strahan wrote. “Your selfless service is immeasurable. This is my hero, it is also my father, Major Gene W. Strahan, Sr.

“Just as I honor my father, I keep all of you in my thoughts every day, because without you we would not have the safety and freedoms we cherish. Thank you.”

A Hall of Fame pass rusher, Strahan was selected by the Giants in the second round of the 1993 draft and spent his entire 15-year career in New York.