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Brett Favre Files for Retirement From NFL

Quarterback might really, really, really be done this time

By Nick McMaster,  Newser Staff

Posted Jan 17, 2011 2:59 PM CST

(Newser) – Brett Favre is making it official, again: The 41-year-old quarterback has filed retirement paperwork with the NFL, Fox Sports reports. He's unretired more than most people send racy photos to massage therapists, but the third time might just be the charm: Favre has consistently said 2010 would be his last season, and it was certainly his worst. Scandals aside, the QB had 11 touchdowns to 19 interceptions, and ended his consecutive-games streak with a shoulder injury that was followed by a concussion.

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Brett Favre watches from the sideline during the first half against the Detroit Lions in their NFL football game in Detroit, Sunday, Jan. 2, 2011.
Minnesota Vikings quarterback Brett Favre watches from the sideline during the first half against the Detroit Lions in their NFL football game in Detroit, Sunday, Jan. 2, 2011.   (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
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TessTalks
Jan 17, 2011 10:53 PM CST
Goodbye, and good riddance.
RockyPneumonia
Jan 17, 2011 4:14 PM CST
Well, I'm relieved that Newser has stopped wasting space on trivialities such as cholera in Haiti or the attempted assassination of a congresswoman and is focused on something that's truly important -- overpaid, overhyped athletes.
jbcorny
Jan 17, 2011 3:47 PM CST
by now, filling those forms out in triplicate must take him no time at all.
 

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