NEW YORK — Michael Strahan is taking his gap-toothed grin to Fox.

The charismatic former New York Giants defensive end, who retired earlier this month, will join the network's NFL pregame show, a person with knowledge of the hiring confirmed to The Associated Press today. The person requested anonymity because the announcement had not yet been made. Fox is scheduled to hold a news conference tomorrow.

The move was first reported by SI.com.

The 36-year-old Strahan made seven Pro Bowls in his 15 NFL seasons and recorded the fifth most sacks in league history. He went out on top, winning a Super Bowl title in February.

Strahan's agent, Maury Gostfrand, did not return phone messages.