Multiple media outlets are reporting that Packers quarterback Brett Favre has told coach Mike McCarthy that he is retiring, bringing to an end a Hall of Fame career in Green Bay.
Jay Glazer of Fox Sports reports:
Favre has decided to retire. In fact, it's believed he informed the Packers of his decision within the last few days, although it's unclear when Favre and the team will make his decision known.
So barring an unforeseen last-minute change of heart, Favre will leave the game after 17 years, during which he built himself into a household name and a figure synonymous with grit, toughness and perseverance.
Neither GM Ted Thompson nor head coach Mike McCarthy returned several calls left by FOXSports.com for confirmation.
After flirting with retirement for the last few years, Favre will finally go out on the heels of one of the best seasons of his career.
Favre leaves after one of his best seasons, in which he was named Sports Illustrated Sportsman of the Year. The Aaron Rodgers era will now begin.
ADVERTISEMENT
_thumbnail.jpg "NASCAR Cowboy Hats")
Reader Comments ( Page 1 of 2)
1. Thanks Brett, good luck to you.
Good luck to Aaron. will be good to see him take over,,he has been patient and deserves this shot,,the team is in good shape, will be fun to watch
Posted at 9:51AM on Mar 4th 2008 by James
2. I'm disappointed in Favre. His team was one play away from the Super Bowl, and he decides to hang it up. He should have given us one more year - I really think the Pack could have won it all this year with Favre at the helm.
Football won't be the same.
Posted at 9:53AM on Mar 4th 2008 by brodehiheihih
3. he wasnt kidding bout wanting Moss
Posted at 10:01AM on Mar 4th 2008 by Horatio
4. Thanks Brett for all the years you gave to Green Bay. You truly have made history. World class athlete with a wonderful family and legacy to the Packers organization. God bless and keep you in the future. Hope we see you in some capacity in the future working with the Packers.
Posted at 10:04AM on Mar 4th 2008 by Faceless
5. It is a sad day for Packer fans to hear that you are retiring Brett. Thank you for 17 wonderful seasons! Wish you would have stayed for another year or two. It just won't be the same without you. You are loved!
Posted at 10:08AM on Mar 4th 2008 by Phyllis Rodriguez
6. Farve is gone!!! It's about time,now let Aaron Rogers do the job. Good Luck to Brett,but it is time for us to get back on track.
Posted at 10:13AM on Mar 4th 2008 by Nancie Sprangers
7. What a great move. (I mean that sincerely.) He goes out on top. No "..he shoulda left the game sooner" type talk. Like a good entertainer, he leaves the stage with the crowd wanting more.
At his age, 300 pound defensive linemen who are faster and stronger every year, make it more difficult to prepare for the rigors of the season and week to week recovery.
Well done, both his career and sense of knowing when to walk.
Posted at 10:13AM on Mar 4th 2008 by oldpatfan
8. Class act all the way. It has been an incredible ride and we will miss seeing your legendary performances. If you look up the definition of a True Sports Figure I'm positive Brett's photo will be next to it.... Good Luck, Now you can focus on the Bow Hunting.... Let's Go my freind...!
Posted at 10:21AM on Mar 4th 2008 by Nate Place
9. If it is true that he's leaving because they didn't sign Randy... good riddance, after years of holding the team hostage it's sad that the reason he's leaving is because Moss wanted to stay a Patriot
Posted at 10:39AM on Mar 4th 2008 by StigmA
10. As glad I am that my team won't ever have to face him again, I am equally sad to see such a great player leave the game. Thank you for everything Brett(mostly beating the Seahawks in the playoffs) and I wish you the best.
Posted at 11:44AM on Mar 4th 2008 by Buvi Duvi
11. Although certainly he has earned the right to go out
when he wants, I can't help feeling that Ted Thompson
has been lukewarm for the past couple of years to
having him back and that might have influenced his
decision. As to Nancie Spranger's comments, we had
the 2nd best record in football and Brett had one
of his best seasons ever so I think we were already
on track! And StigmaA, you must be one of the
following: A Bear fan, A Viking fan, or an idiot
(and they are not mutually exclusive!)
UP Packer Fan (Born on Oct. 10th like Brett)
Posted at 11:45AM on Mar 4th 2008 by Bill Baum
12. At long last this washed up loser has taken to the retirement track...and as usual, he ends up on top. He just signed a pharmaceutical contract worth more than his Green Bay contract last year...unbelievable:
http://www.socoolaz.com/article.cfm?articleID=30190
Posted at 12:31PM on Mar 4th 2008 by The Grayheck
13. Yes Greyheck, that article is unbelievable. I don't believe a word of it and shame on you for posting the link.
Posted at 3:15PM on Mar 4th 2008 by Corey
14. brett you will albe my one and only packer QB i wish you all the happiness in this world that you so rightly deserve in my hearrt yhr packers will alwaus belong to number 4 ill miss watching you but the memories of the sport that you have given me is and always will be in my heart go and enjoy life your #1 fan from vancouver washington
Posted at 4:37PM on Mar 4th 2008 by debbie
15. Going to miss what you brought to the game.......
Watching you play the Vikings every season was a highlight for me and my bro every home game.
Talk soon
Tom Brolin..... A True Vikings Fan
Posted at 5:03PM on Mar 4th 2008 by Tom Brolin
16. Good riddance.
Posted at 5:21PM on Mar 4th 2008 by gewurztraminer
17. FAVRE = MONTANA; RODGERS = STEVE YOUNG
http://pocketpresence.blogspot.com/2008/03/favre-montana-rodgers-young.html
Posted at 10:20PM on Mar 4th 2008 by jctowns
18. Good to see he retired in a season when the Mighty Chicago Bears swept the Pack.
Posted at 11:33PM on Mar 4th 2008 by jimmyp
19. Thanks Brett! Great career!!.....so glad to know you respected the game and didn't do other bone head things other players do (get arrested, bring bad press, etc). Glad to see you got out at the top as well. God Bless you!
Posted at 12:04AM on Mar 5th 2008 by Bob
20. If in fact, Favre has truly decided to retire, we wish the best of luck to him and his family! He has juggled this decision for a while now and maybe just decided it was time. Whatever his reason, he has given packer fans many great years of games & memories that aren't to be forgotten! It's selfish, but well understood, why we want him to keep playing. He may not be suited up, but know that we have not seen the last of this "LEGEND." We still have his commercials and it's more than likely we'll see him at some games (maybe even the sidelines)! "THANK YOU BRETT, FOR ALL THE WONDERFUL YEARS!"
Posted at 12:54AM on Mar 5th 2008 by christine