Packers Confirm Favre's Retirement

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 his own terms--not many players are able to do that.

"The Packers owe him a tremendous debt of gratitude. He has given Packers fans 16 years of wonderful memories, a Super Bowl championship among them, that will live on forever. Brett's many accomplishments on the field are legendary. He leaves the game holding virtually every career passing record, plus his consecutive starts streak, which may never be duplicated.

"The uniqueness of Brett Favre--his personality, charisma and love of the game--undoubtedly will leave him as one of the enduring figures in NFL history."

The Packers' announcement said it has not been determined yet when Favre will be available to discuss his decision publicly.

By Mark Maske |  March 4, 2008; 11:41 AM ET  | Category:  Packers
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