Favre asks Packers for release

 
Brett Favre may be determined to play football in 2008, but it now seems unlikely he will do so in Green Bay. [link]

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Breaking news: Brett Favre asks Packers for release

Today, Mr. Brett Favre — the same Brett Favre we spoke about earlier this week — has reportedly asked for his release from the Green Bay Packers. ESPN is reporting that he sent the Packers management a letter requested that he be released. Let the speculation begin on his landing spot.
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Favre seeks unconditional release from Packers

Brett Favre formally asked for his contractual release from the Green Bay Packers in a letter, sources close to Favre and the team said.
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Considering the Contenders for Brett Favre's Services

So, the truth is coming out. We know all those text messages, rumors and the like originally pointing towards Brett Favre returning to play again and come out of retirement were half true. Favre wants to come out of retirement, but he does not want to play for the Packers anymore. He wants to go elsewhere, preferably to a team that can win.
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Packers statement: No plans to release Favre

The Packers released a statement on Brett Favre, stating that they "wanted him to return and welcomed him back on more than one occasion."
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FOX Sports on MSN - NFL - Sources: Packers won't release Favre

The Green Bay Packers are aware of the latest developments regarding Brett Favre. Brett earned and exercised the right to retire on his terms. We wanted him to return and welcomed him back on more than one occasion. Brett's press conference and ...
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