ESPN.com reports retired DL Michael Strahan would consider returning to the New York Giants this season after DL Osi Umenyiora (knee) suffered a season-ending knee injury, according to the New York Daily News, citing an unnamed source. According to the report, Strahan would come out of retirement if the team offered him an $8 million contract for this season, according to a source close to Strahan. Strahan currently holds a position as an analyst for FOX Sports. "If the Giants make a sincere overture, it's a good chance that Strahan would consider coming back," the source said. "There are other things he has to take into consideration: the money and his contract with Fox…But if the Giants really wanted him, they have a shot. It's not out of the question."

Jay Glazer, of FOXSports.com, reports retired DE Michael Strahan has decided to turn down the New York Giants' offer to play this season. "This has been one of the toughest nights of my life. 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. I have gone back and forth on this because as a player you'll always want to play, you'll never lose that urge to be out there. But I could only do this if I could commit 100 percent, physically, mentally, emotionally and I can't do that. I've tried to convince myself and my body to give it one more year, but in the end I just don't think I could turn it on like I need to again," Strahan said.