August 26, 2008 Michael Strahan has turned down the Giants and decided to stay retired, according to FOX Sports' Jay Glazer. The Giants were hoping Strahan would come back to replace the injured Osi Umenyiora. "This has been one of the toughest nights of my life," Strahan said from Greece. "But after long deliberation and throwing around a million scenarios in my head for the past day, I think it's just best if I stay retired."
August 25, 2008 The Giants have reportedly begun contract negotiations with recently retired Michael Strahan, according to the NY Daily News.
August 25, 2008 Following the loss of Osi Umenyiora for the season, Michael Strahan said he would come out of retirement for $8 million, according to the NY Daily News. He was vacationing in Greece when Umenyiora went down over the weekend. Along with the $8 million, Strahan would like "a few kind words" from the team for him to consider coming back.
August 24, 2008 With Osi Umenyiora going down injured and the team Giants worried about the potential effects on their defense, local reports indicate the team might consider making a call to retired Michael Strahan, according to the New York Daily News.
June 23, 2008 Michael Strahan will join the Fox Sunday pregame show as an analyst in 2008, according to SI.com.
