Favre Huddles With Packers Coach

Team denies QB's request to become free agent

(NEWSER) - Green Bay won't be releasing retired quarterback Brett Favre from his contract as he has requested, and aren't promising to start him if he rejoins the team, AP reports. "This is a hot-button issue that surpasses anything I've ever gone through," says Packers GM Ted Thompson. Favre had the chance to return weeks ago, but didn't take it. More»

Quarterback might really, really, really be done this time

(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. More»

Who believes this is over? Show of hands?

(NEWSER) - You'll excuse us if we don't break out the red headline this time, but Brett Favre has told the Vikings that he's not coming back this fall, a source close to the quarterback tells the AP . The 40-year-old reportedly called Brad Childress, and told him that his ankle has not recovered well from surgery, leaving him unable to play. Countdown to his next change of heart begins now. More»

QB tosses 3 TDs in Minnesota's 30-23 victory

(NEWSER) - Facing the team he spent most of his career with, Brett Favre turned back the clock tonight, throwing for three touchdowns as his host Minnesota Vikings held off Green Bay, 30-23. The 39-year-old quarterback spent 16 seasons with the Packers, which had been the only NFL team he'd never defeated. Favre completed 24 of 31 pass attempts—without any of the interceptions that marked his last season in Green Bay. More»

(NEWSER) - Brett Favre's decision to un-retire again and join the Vikings has set off all kinds of Favre-bashing among sports columnists. Rick Morrissey of the Chicago Tribune wonders if everyone's lost their football sense. "Is he selfish? Very likely, but he's going to make the Vikings better." Is he the QB he once was? "No, but he's going to make the Vikings better." The Vikes have a great defense, and "now they have a great quarterback." That's all that matters. More»