Packers Confirm Favre's Retirement
Published 3/4/2008 by Mark Maske at Mark Maske's NFL Insider
The Green Bay Packers have confirmed that quarterback Brett Favre has told them he is retiring. The team has released a statement from General Manager Ted Thompson that says: "Brett Favre has informed us of his intention to retire from the Green Bay Packers and the NFL. He has had one of the greatest careers in the history of the National Football League, and he is able to walk away from the game on...Please click on the title to continue reading this entry.
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JoeSportsFan.com found this 3/4/2008 on msn.foxsports.com
FOXSports.com has learned that legendary quarterback Brett 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 ...Favre tells Packers he's retiring
kcudah posted 3/4/2008 from sports.espn.go.com
Green Bay Packers quarterback Brett Favre has decided to retire. ESPN's Chris Mortensen reported that according to Favre's agent, Buss Cook, Favre informed Packers coach Mike McCarthy of his decision Monday night. Foxsports.com first reported Favre's decision.Breaking: Jay Glazer Says Brett Favre to Retire
FanHouse found this 3/4/2008 on thebiglead.com
Wow. ( UPDATE : Just for kicks, let’s monitor this and see what other outlets come up with. Glazer’s story was marked 9:17, and we came in about 16 minutes later. No sign on ESPN, SI, Yahoo or Sportsline yet ) ( UPDATE: ESPN ...Favre tells Packers he's retiring
Da Bears Blog found this 3/4/2008 on www.jsonline.com
Agent says Favre wanted to play another year but felt Packers didn't want him By TOM SILVERSTEIN tsilverstein@journalsentinel.com Posted: March 4, 2008 Check the Packers Blog for updates through the day Quarterback Brett Favre told Green Bay Packers ...Green Bay Packers QB Brett Favre retires after 17 seasons, says he's 'tired' - NFL - Yahoo! Sports
Football for Breakfast found this 3/4/2008 on sports.yahoo.com
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