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Packers | Aaron Rodgers ties Brett Favre for record Sun Dec 19, 10:15 PM
Green Bay Packers QB Aaron Rodgers completed 23-of-31 passes for 268 yards, three touchdowns and no interceptions in Week 15 against the Baltimore Ravens while running for 11 yards. He tied Brett Favre for the most touchdown passes in Green Bay franchise history with 442.
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Browns | Baker Mayfield is Favre 2.0? Sun Jul 21, 04:00 PM
Cleveland Browns QB Baker Mayfield was likened to former NFL QB Brett Favre, by Favre himself. 'There's no question that the sky is the limit for Baker,' Favre said. 'And, yeah, I think his style of play, and I've heard the same thing about (Kansas City Chiefs QB Patrick) Mahomes, and I agree with both, that their styles of play - if you had to pick a former player - would certainly match up to my style.' Favre complimented Mayfield's demeanor and improvisation in particular.
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Eagles | Caron Wentz draws Brett Favre comparison Thu Apr 28, 10:44 PM
Philadelphia Eagles QB Carson Wentz has a lot of the same characteristics, including the aggressive style, of retired QB Brett Favre, head coach Doug Pederson said Thursday, April 28.
| Footballguys view: Well, we won't get carried away with the comparisons right now. We will say that he has fallen into a great situation even if he needs to start right away, as Wentz will be behind a great offensive line with a coach who can work him into the right system. |
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Packers | Will retire Brett Favre's jersey Sun Aug 3, 09:21 PM
The Green Bay Packers will retire retired QB Brett Favre's jersey, but the date of the ceremony is not known at this point, according to a source. The team will also induct Favre in their Hall of Fame in 2015.
| Footballguys view: It's good to see the Packers and Favre kiss and make up. He's one of the best to ever play the game, and most will remember him for his heroics in Green Bay. |
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Packers | Won't retire Brett Favre's jersey yet Fri Jul 11, 11:11 AM
The Green Bay Packers will not retire former QB Brett Favre's jersey in the near future. They eventually want to, but Favre and the team worry about the negative reception he may receive at Lambeau Field. Favre may appear at a home game this year in some fashion.
| Footballguys view: It will happen soon enough. Favre and the Packers have essentially made up after he moved on in free agency years ago. Nobody will ever wear no4 for the Packers again. |
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NFL | Brett Favre not coming out of retirement Tue Nov 5, 02:15 PM
Updating a previous report, the agent for retired QB Brett Favre (Vikings) said that Favre is still retired.
| Footballguys view: We don't need a weekly update about this. Favre seems happy in retirement coaching high school football. It would actually be news (huge news) if he said yes. |
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Packers | Reached out to Brett Favre Tue Nov 5, 02:10 PM
The Green Bay Packers reached out to QB Brett Favre (Vikings) after QB Aaron Rodgers (collarbone) suffered a collarbone injury in the team's Week 9 game.
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Rams | Brett Favre declines Thu Oct 24, 08:22 AM
The St. Louis Rams contacted retired QB Brett Favre (Vikings) about coming out of retirement to play for the team, but he declined.
| Footballguys view: It seems insanely lazy on the part of any GM to reach out for an aging Favre who has been out of football for some time. Yes, the talent out in the free agent market is low and there aren't a lot of teams with quality backups to trade at a reasonable price. Still, going back to the Favre Well is just a poor idea and courted disaster. |
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NFL | Brett Favre not considering comeback Sun Oct 13, 12:32 PM
Retired QB Brett Favre said he is in shape but is not considering a comeback even though his agent said he could play again if he wanted.
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Broncos | Peyton Manning now second all-time in yards Mon Oct 7, 02:46 AM
With his performance on Sunday, Oct. 6, Denver Broncos QB Peyton Manning now has 61,371 passing yards, which elevated him into second all-time ahead of Dan Marino (61,361). Manning is behind Brett Favre, who threw for 71,838 yards with the Green Bay Packers, New York Jets and Minnesota Vikings.
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NFL | Brett Favre not returning Sat Sep 28, 09:05 AM
Retired QB Brett Favre (Vikings) said he has no plan to return to the NFL, and that he is happy coaching high school football.
| Footballguys view: Another Favre comeback would cause a media frenzy of epic proportions. The Vikings need a ton of help at the QB position as Christian Ponder and Matt Cassel are not the answer. |
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Broncos | Lucky seven for Peyton Manning Fri Sep 6, 04:10 AM
Denver Broncos QB Peyton Manning tied an NFL record with seven touchdown passes against the Super Bowl champion Baltimore Ravens on Thursday, Sept. 5. Manning becomes the sixth player to throw for that many, and the first since Joe Kapp on Sept. 28, 1969. Manning, a four-time MVP, also tied Brett Favre's NFL record with his 23rd career game with at least four TD throws, and Drew Brees' mark with his seventh career five-TD performance.
| Footballguys view: The most impressive element of this performance is how easy Manning made it look. Only Drew Brees has a chance to keep up with him this year. |
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Packers | Unlikely to retire Brett Favre's jersey in 2013 Wed Jul 17, 03:18 PM
Green Bay Packers president Mark Murphy said he does not expect the Packers to retire retired QB Brett Favre's jersey this season but does expect it to happen at some point. Murphy did not rule out an appearance by Favre at some point at Lambeau Field this season.
| Footballguys view: It will happen in the near future. Favre and the Packers have been patching up their relationship in recent months. |
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Packers | Would like to retire Brett Favre's jersey in near future Sat Jul 6, 06:31 PM
Green Bay Packers president Mark Murphy said the team would like to retire retired QB Brett Favre's jersey before he is first eligible to be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2016.
| Footballguys view: We've seen the two sides trying to mend fences in recent months. It won't be long before Favre is welcomed back to Lambeau Field for a retirement ceremony. |
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Vikings | Brett Favre returned for the money Sat Jul 21, 10:35 AM
Former NFL QB Brett Favre said the reason he decided to forgo retirement in 2010 and return to the Minnesota Vikings was due to financial reasons. 'The money was too good,' Favre said. 'I hate to say it's about money, but I felt the money was a lot.' The Vikings lured Favre back for a 20th season with a contract worth upwards of $20 million.
| Footballguys view: That type of money would be hard for anyone to resist. It's refreshing to hear Favre answer honestly. |
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NFL | Brett Favre update Sat Jul 21, 08:37 AM
Updating a previous item, former NFL QB Brett Favre is expected to be named offensive coordinator at Oak Grove High School in Hattiesburg, Miss.
| Footballguys view: Congratulations to Favre on this next chapter in his life! |
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NFL | Brett Favre to join high school coaching staff Sat Jul 21, 08:33 AM
Former NFL QB Brett Favre will be working as an assistant coach for a Mississippi high school football team this fall, according to his agent Bus Cook. Favre's specific role has yet to be determined.
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Redskins | Brett Favre a fan of Robert Griffin Sat Jun 23, 09:31 AM
Retired NFL QB Brett Favre said he would choose Washington Redskins QB Robert Griffin III over Indianapolis Colts QB Andrew Luck if he were starting a team. 'Griffin, he's smaller, but if I was starting a team, I'd probably of went with RG3 just because, if they can't protect you, you got to protect yourself,' Favre said.
| Footballguys view: Griffin is certainly a gunslinger like Favre was during his heyday. He was the best deep thrower in the 2012 NFL Draft, and has incredible accuracy downfield on bucket throws. If you wait on QB in your fantasy draft we suggest adding RG3 in the 8th or 9th round. He could be the lead guy in your QBBC, and is likely to start most weeks. |
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Packers | Would welcome Brett Favre back in couple of years Tue Jun 19, 11:16 PM
Green Bay Packers president Mark Murphy said Tuesday, June 19, that he would like to have former QB Brett Favre back for a number-retirement ceremony within the next couple of years. Murphy said he has not talked to Favre about returning. 'No, not personally,' Murphy said. 'With time, everything will pass.'
| Footballguys view: Favre burned his bridges in Green Bay when he went to the Vikings, but deep down he's beloved by Packers fans and will be remembered most for what he did in Green Bay. |
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Saints | Brett Favre comments on bounty program Mon Mar 5, 11:54 AM
Retired QB Brett Favre said he is happy the truth has come out regarding the New Orleans Saints bounty program; however, he would like to distance himself from the whole situation. Saints LB Jonathan Vilma reportedly offered $10,000 to any defender who could knock Favre out of the 2009 NFC Championship Game. 'Now the truth comes out. That's good. But that's football,' Favre said. 'The only thing that really pisses me off about the whole thing is we lost the game. That's the thing about that day that still bothers me. And that's the way it goes. If they wanted me to testify in court about this, they'd be calling the wrong guy.'
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Saints | Had bounty on Brett Favre Sat Mar 3, 07:50 AM
Updating a previous item, New Orleans Saints LB Jonathan Vilma reportedly offered $10,000 to any defensive player that knocked retired QB Brett Favre out of the 2009 NFC Championship Game.
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NFL | Brett Favre happy in retirement Tue Feb 7, 08:34 AM
Former NFL QB Brett Favre said he did not miss playing football this past season. 'It went a lot smoother than the previous three or four years,' Favre said. 'At the end of last season, I'd said in years past that I knew. I really knew this time. I got beat up a little bit physically, but I still felt like I could still do it, but I just felt like it was time ... Mentally, I was just burned out. This season, being removed and having a bird's eye view but not being involved was eye-opening because I didn't miss it a bit.'
| Footballguys view: Regardless of his comments there's still a good chance a Favre rumor or two will float around for the next couple of years during training camp. |
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Packers | Aaron Rodgers better than Brett Favre? Mon Jan 9, 08:32 AM
Green Bay Packers WR Greg Jennings said QB Aaron Rodgers is a better quarterback already than former QB Brett Favre. 'They both bring different things to the table, but honestly right now I definitely have to go with ... Aaron, his body of work at such a young age, his attention to detail, his discipline, I think it's really second to none - its unparalleled,' Jennings said. 'You haven't really found a QB that has done it the way (Rodgers) has done it.'
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NFL | Brett Favre to stay retired Wed Dec 7, 08:41 AM
Free-agent QB Brett Favre (Vikings) said he is enjoying retirement and has no plans of returning to the NFL. Favre also denied there have been any talks with teams about ending retirement. 'I haven't contacted nor have been contacted by any teams and all reports are inaccurate,' Favre said.
| Footballguys view: There were rumors that Favre might be interested if the Bears wanted to add him to the roster. It seems like at this point we've seen the last of Favre in the NFL. |
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Bears | Not interested in Brett Favre Tue Dec 6, 10:55 AM
According to a high-ranking Chicago Bears source, the team has no interest in signing free-agent QB Brett Favre (Vikings).
| Footballguys view: If Caleb Hanie keeps performing poorly then the Bears may reconsider their position. The Bears travel to Denver this week to play the Broncos, and Hanie will have his hands full dealing with edge rushers Von Miller and Elvis Dumervil. |
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Bears | Unlikely to add QB Mon Dec 5, 02:27 PM
Chicago Bears head coach Lovie Smith disputed reports that the team might be looking to lure QB Brett Favre out of retirement. 'That's our group,' Smith said of the three quarterbacks on the Bears' roster. 'We're going to make improvements with our group. We're not looking on the outside. We won't have a quarterback tryout or anything like that.' The team still hopes QB Jay Cutler (thumb) can return at the end of the season. Chicago is also rumored to be looking at free-agent QB Donovan McNabb (Vikings).
| Footballguys view: The Bears may change their tune if Caleb Hanie continues to struggle as their starter. |
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Bears | Brett Favre willing to listen Mon Dec 5, 01:36 PM
Retired QB Brett Favre would be willing to listen to the Chicago Bears if they call about signing him but the Bears likely will not be interested in that possibility.
| Footballguys view: Favre has reportedly been working out and staying in shape. The Bears attempted to add Kyle Orton when he was on waivers, so they could be interested in an upgrade from Caleb Hanie. At this time it doesn't look like he'll sign, but with Favre you just never know. |
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Texans | Not ruling out Brett Favre Mon Nov 28, 06:06 PM
Houston Texans head coach Gary Kubiak said the team is not ruling out the possibility of calling retired QB Brett Favre to see if he is interested in joining the Texans.
| Footballguys view: Texans GM Rick Smith already said he wasn't interested, but the prospects of starting an unproven rookie (T.J. Yates) on a playoff team could have him changing his tune. |
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Texans | No interest in Brett Favre Mon Nov 28, 12:15 AM
Houston Texans general manager Rick Smith said Sunday, Nov. 27, that the team does not envision pursuing retired QB Brett Favre (Vikings), despite the fact they are now down to third-string rookie QB Tyler Yates. 'I don't want to bring the circus to town,' Smith said.
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Packers | Brett Favre not surprised over Aaron Rodgers Wed Oct 5, 09:57 AM
Retired NFL QB Brett Favre said during a radio interview that he was not surprised Green Bay Packers QB Aaron Rodgers won a Super Bowl. Favre, however, was surprised Rodgers didn't win a championship before last season. 'I'm going to be honest, I was not surprised,' Favre said. 'The biggest surprise to me would be that he didn't do it sooner.' Favre said he realized all along how good of a quarterback Rodgers could be and had high expectations for him. However, he also intimated that Rodgers' rise into elite status has been aided by a supporting cast better than he had in Green Bay.
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NFL | Brett Favre was not called Sun Sep 11, 04:18 PM
Bus Cook, agent for retired QB Brett Favre, said no teams called this offseason to gauge his interest in returning to the league.
| Footballguys view: That could change after Kerry Collins performance today for Indianapolis. |
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Colts | Jim Irsay interested in Brett Favre? Mon Aug 22, 01:08 AM
Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay posted on his official Twitter account that he was in the hometown of retired QB Brett Favre (Vikings) Sunday, Aug. 21. The agent for Favre said he has not heard of any interest from the Colts. Irsay's tweet said, 'Brad, I'm in Hattiesburg ... is it right or left at the Firechief?'
| Footballguys view: The Colts seem to have serious doubts about Peyton Manning's recovery from recent neck surgery. They need an upgrade from Curtis Painter and Dan Orlovsky and could have an interest in luring Favre out of retirement. |
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Dolphins | Brett Favre not interested in joining team Fri Aug 5, 06:18 PM
Retired QB Brett Favre said he is not interested in signing with the Miami Dolphins. Favre is not in game shape and does not appear to be in a rush to get in game shape.
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Dolphins | No interest in Brett Favre Thu Aug 4, 08:47 PM
Contrary to speculation, the Miami Dolphins have no interest in signing retired QB Brett Favre (Vikings), according to a team source.
| Footballguys view: Don't think this is the last Favre rumor you'll hear this summer... or fall... or winter. |
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Dolphins | Would not rule out going after Brett Favre Thu Aug 4, 03:12 PM
Miami Dolphins head coach Tony Sparano would not rule out the possibility to pursuing retired QB Brett Favre.
| Footballguys view: Oof. We'll see if Dolphins fans start chanting 'we want Brett!' the next time Chad Henne struggles in training camp. Favre is retired, but we think he would jump at the chance to return to the NFL as a starter. |
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NFL | Brett Favre return just speculation Mon Jul 25, 01:57 PM
Speculation that retired QB Brett Favre (Vikings) will attempt yet another comeback is just that, according to his agent Bus Cook. Cook said Favre has not talked to him about any type of comeback and he isn't aware of Favre talking about it with anyone else, either.
| Footballguys view: Anything is possible with Brett Favre. He may not be in training camp with a team but could always sign during the halfway point of the season to give a team veteran insurance. |
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Eagles | Unlikely to be interested in Brett Favre Sun Jul 24, 12:40 PM
Updating a previous report, the Philadelphia Eagles likely will not pursue retired QB Brett Favre to be a backup to QB Michael Vick. Vick did say on his Twitter page that it would be an honor to have Favre as his backup.
| Footballguys view: Favre just won't go away quietly. While he may begin the season retired it wouldn't surprise us to see him added to a team later in the year due to injury or for playoff insurance. |
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Eagles | Interested in Brett Favre as backup Sun Jul 24, 02:02 AM
The Philadelphia Eagles might have interest in signing retired QB Brett Favre (Vikings) if and when QB Kevin Kolb is dealt. Favre would serve as the backup to QB Michael Vick. However, a team source calls a Favre signing a 'longshot' and mentioned that a 'lot of things would need to fall into place to make it happen.'
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NFL | Family says Brett Favre retired Mon Jul 11, 10:11 AM
Retrired QB Brett Favre's mother and brother said that Favre will remain retired. 'I would say there's less than a 1 percent chance,' Scott Favre, Favre's brother, said. 'He is retired.' Bonita Favre, Brett's mother, added, 'I would hope he would not do it. He is crazy if he does.'
| Footballguys view: Favre is crazy enough to come back (again) if the situation was right. NFL.com's Gil Brandt commented a week ago how he felt Favre could make a return to the league in 2011. As of right now FavreWatch is not on, but that could change - especially after the season starts and Favre gets the itch to play again. |
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NFL | Could Brett Favre return? Thu Jul 7, 11:35 AM
Retired QB Brett Favre hasn't made any indication that he's pondering a return for a 21st NFL season. However, there remains speculation Favre might have one more comeback attempt in him. Favre's interest in mentoring Carolina Panthers QB Cam Newton indicates he still has the bug to return. The Seattle Seahawks could be a potential destination should Favre decide to return.
| Footballguys view: Favre can play at a higher level than some of the QBs slated to start right now, so if the game still seems fun to him, he should return. He should not, however, expect the football media to hang on his every word and action as they have in the past. |
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NFL | Favre thinking about returning? Tue Jul 5, 06:14 PM
According to NFL.com analyst Gil Brandt, QB Brett Favre might be considering a comeback for a 21st NFL season. "I do think Favre would be interested in talking to a team about returning," Brandt wrote in an NFL.com chat Tuesday. "But I don't see a team out there right now that would bring him back as a starter."
| Footballguys view: Perhaps Arizona would give #4 a shot if they can't land Kevin Kolb or Kyle Orton. Favre still has enough left to help a QB needy team. the question is whether teams will be THAT needy after the initial free agency/trade frenzy. |
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NFL | Brett Favre not considering comeback Wed Jun 15, 01:59 PM
Retired QB Brett Favre said he can throw the ball now as well as he ever has but is not considering about playing in the NFL again.
| Footballguys view: Favre admits his body isn't able to take the pounding of a 16 game schedule. |
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Bengals | QB Palmer unlikely to pull a 'Brett Favre' Mon May 23, 01:27 PM
Joe Reedy, from the Cincinnati Enquirer, reports that it appears unlikely QB Carson Palmer will return to the Bengals during camp in order to force a trade, ala Brett Favre.
| Footballguys view: Palmer is also unlikely to take inappropriate pictures with his cell phone camera. |
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Packers | Will retire Brett Favre's number Thu May 12, 09:21 AM
Green Bay Packers president Mark Murphy said the team will eventually retire QB Brett Favre's jersey No. 4. 'Eventually, he'll come back into the fold. We are going to retire his number,' Murphy said. 'He deserves that for what he did as a Packer ... There are very few players in our history that had their number retired. He deserves it though. But it's a very, very meaningful honor and we want to do it at a time when it's meaningful for both him and the organization.'
| Footballguys view: No surprise here. Favre became a legend at Lambeau Field, and even though he bounced around the league over the last few seasons most will always remember him as a member of the Packers. |
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Panthers | Not interested in Brett Favre Mon Mar 28, 05:00 PM
The Carolina Panthers are not interested in signing retired QB Brett Favre for next season, reports Darin Gantt, of the Rock Hill Herald. A report in the St. Paul Pioneer Press mentioned Carolina as a place Favre could play next season.
| Footballguys view: The Panthers want to go in a different direction at quarterback, and are likely to add a rookie QB in the 2011 NFL Draft. |
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Packers | Exec expects reconciliation with Brett Favre Tue Feb 1, 11:02 PM
Green Bay Packers team president Mark Murphy said Tuesday, Feb. 1, that he expects the club to reconcile with former QB Brett Favre at some point, reports Chris Jenkins, of The Associated Press. 'At the appropriate time, we'll reach out to him,' Murphy said. 'I envision that he'll come back into the fold. We want to make sure it's the right time for him and us.'
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Vikings | Brett Favre officially files retirement papers Mon Jan 17, 03:31 PM
Continuing a previous storyline, Minnesota Vikings QB Brett Favre, 41, officially filed his retirement papers with the league, reports The Associated Press. League spokesman Greg Aiello confirmed Favre has given the NFL his paper work.
| Footballguys view: Favre has filed retirement papers in 2008 with the Green Bay Packers and in 2009 with the New York Jets. He could request reinstatement from the league at any time like he did in those situations. |
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Vikings | Brett Favre files retirement papers Mon Jan 17, 11:30 AM
Minnesota Vikings QB Brett Favre has officially filed his retirement papers with the NFL, according to Alex Marvez, of FOXSports.com.
| Footballguys view: And with that, an end to the Brett Favre era. |
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Vikings | Won't ask Brett Favre to return Tue Jan 4, 09:56 AM
Minnesota Vikings head coach Leslie Frazier said he would not call QB Brett Favre to ask him to play for another season under any circumstance, according to Dave Campbell, of The Associated Press.
| Footballguys view: Frazier has the mental strength to do something Brad Childress couldn't do. Tell Favre 'no thanks.' |
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Vikings | Week 17 Inactives Sun Jan 2, 12:01 PM
The Minnesota Vikings have declared CB Asher Allen, QB Brett Favre, LB Erin Henderson, DL Jimmy Kennedy, WR Juaquin Iglesias, QB Rhett Bomar, WR Sidney Rice, OT Thomas Welch inactive for Week 17.
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