The Gap is not reopening for business.

Defensive end Michael Strahan has turned down an offer to return to the New York Giants and will stay retired.

You hear that, Brett?

He will stay retired.

With Osi Umenyiora gone for the season, the Giants have a gaping home on the defensive line, and the man with the gaping gap was their first phone call they made.

Strahan will start his broadcasting career next weekend as he makes his regular season debut on the NFL on FOX pregame show.

Enjoy your 8-8 season, Big Blue fans.