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Green Bay, Uncertain Future Await Reinstated Favre

Posted Aug 3, 08 2:32 PM CDT in Sports 

(Newser) – On-again-off-again NFL retiree Brett Favre will report to Packers camp tomorrow, when the team is expected to decide whether to welcome him back, trade him, or pay him to go away, ESPN reports. The NFL will reinstate the indecisive QB, who will go on Green Bay's active roster, but commissioner Roger Goodell has washed his hands of the situation: "I'm not interjecting myself into it," he said.

"Primarily, it starts with the fact, does Brett want to play football?" said Goodell. "The second is, do the Packers want him to play for the Packers? And only two parties can make that determination, not me."
Source: ESPN

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Professional football player Brett Favre, nominated for best record-breaking performance, arrives at the ESPYs Awards on Wednesday July 16, 2008 in Los Angeles.   (Associated Press)
In this file photo, Green Bay Packers quarterback Brett Favre throws a pass during the NFC Championship football game against the New York Giants.   (Associated Press)
In this file photo, Green Bay Packers quarterback Brett Favre looks on during the NFC Championship football game against the New York Giants.   (Associated Press)
Fans hold up signs to bring back Brett Favre at football training camp Tuesday, July 29, 2008, in Green Bay, Wis.   (Associated Press)
Green Bay Packers coach Mike McCarthy answer a question about quarteback Brett Favre at NFL football training camp in this file photo.   (Associated Press)
In this Jan. 16, 2008 file photo, Green Bay Packers quarterback Brett Favre (4) and quarterback Aaron Rodgers talk during practice in Green Bay, Wis.   (Associated Press)
In this Jan. 20, 2008 file photo, Green Bay Packers quarterback Brett Favre drops back to pass during the NFC Championship football game against the New York Giants.   (Associated Press)
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