Nate Davis

USA TODAY Sports

David Diehl wasn't out of work very long.

Four months after retiring from the New York Giants, Diehl was added to FOX's lineup as an NFL game analyst for the 2014 season.

"I'm thrilled for the opportunity to still be involved in the sport that I love so much and that has provided me so much in my life," Diehl said in a statement. "FOX Sports has a tremendous team of talented analysts, and I'm excited to join them and add my knowledge and experiences to the mix."

Diehl spent the previous 11 years splitting his time between guard and tackle for the Giants. The 2009 Pro Bowler won two rings while starting in both Super Bowl XLII and XLVI.

Diehl has done frequent appearances as a guest analyst for NFL Network in recent offseasons, typically offering strong opinions — even when asked about the Giants — that suggest he'll transition quickly into his new role.

Diehl's former teammate, Michael Strahan, became a staple of FOX's NFL coverage following his retirement in 2008.

"We're really excited to have a former player with David's credentials join our team of NFL on FOX game analysts," said FOX executive vice president John Entz. "Our sense is that he'll devote the same passion and preparation to his new career that he demonstrated in the trenches for 11 years, and he'll quickly develop to lead the next generation of NFL game analysts."

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