“More Than An Athlete” star Michael Strahan talks about pushing himself beyond the football field to a successful career after retiring from the NFL during a conversation with Salon’s D. Watkins. “Don’t settle for just the status quo,” Strahan said, brushing off stereotypes of athletes being one-dimensional. “Be open to opportunities outside of what you can physically do.” The Pro Football Hall of Famer and current “Good Morning America” co-host explains what motivated him to pursue a career in media. The “More Than An Athlete” series is streaming on ESPN+.

Watch the full conversation on “Salon Talks”: https://www.salon.com/tv/video/o0cbmv