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Brett Favre | Quarterback

Team: Minnesota Vikings
Age / DOB:  (43) / 10/10/1969
Ht / Wt:  6'2' / 222
College: Southern Miss
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Brett Favre will be a part of NFL Network's Super Bowl coverage.
It's the first we've heard of Favre in nearly a year. That shatters all previous records. However, if Favre does well Sunday, it's possible he'll sign on for a bigger role at the league's in-house network. Favre turns 43 in October. Jan 30 - 1:19 PM
Source: Associated Press

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Brett Favre - QB - Vikings

The Packers plan to retire Brett Favre's No. 4 jersey "in a year or two," when it's meaningful to the retired quarterback.

It's easy to see why the Packers aren't rushing to retire the jersey. They will want to be 100 percent confident that Favre isn't going to attempt another comeback. Perhaps more importantly, it provides more time to soothe the hard feelings that developed between Favre and GM Ted Thompson. As a three-time MVP, holder of many NFL records, and future Hall of Famer, Favre is certainly deserving of the honor.
Related: Packers
Source: Lori Nickel on Twitter
Fri, May 18, 2012 08:43:00 AM
Brett Favre - QB - Vikings

Brett Favre reiterated on 1340 The Fan in Lubbock, Texas on Monday that he is happy in retirement and has no plans to come back.

Favre, 42, was the subject of reckless rumors spread by the South Florida Sun-Sentinel last August that claimed he might quarterback the Dolphins. It never happened, and he drew no interest from any teams. "I was just burned out," Favre said, referring to 2010. "This season, being removed and having a bird’s eye view but not being involved was eye-opening because I didn’t miss it a bit."
Source: Sporting News Interviews
Mon, Feb 6, 2012 07:15:00 PM
Brett Favre - QB - Vikings

Retired QB Brett Favre said in a Tuesday evening statement that he has no plans to attempt a comeback.

"In spite of reports about playing with various teams, I'm enjoying retirement with my family and have no plans to play football," Favre said. The denial comes one day after ESPN Chicago's Michael C. Wright reported Favre "would listen" if contacted by the Bears. The Bears quickly denied any interest. Although skepticism will continue to abound that the future Hall-of-Famer is actually retired, it would be shocking if he ever plays another down.
Source: ESPN.com
Tue, Dec 6, 2011 11:00:00 PM
Brett Favre - QB - Vikings

The Bears have no interest in retired QB Brett Favre, a source tells ESPN's Ed Werder.

ESPN Chicago reported Monday that Favre "would listen" if the Bears contacted him, adding that the 42-year-old has been working out and staying in shape. However, Chicago won't even entertain the possibility despite Caleb Hanie's six interceptions and 40.8 passer rating over the last two weeks. They appear set on riding Hanie while hoping Jay Cutler (thumb) can get back before the season is over.
Related: Bears, Caleb Hanie
Source: ESPN Chicago
Tue, Dec 6, 2011 10:51:00 AM
Brett Favre - QB - Vikings

Citing a source familiar with Brett Favre, ESPN Chicago reports that Favre "would listen" if the Bears contacted him about playing quarterback for the 7-5 team down the stretch.

ESPN Chicago's Mike C. Wright makes it clear that the Bears haven't contacted Favre yet, and reports it's "highly doubtful" they will. However, a source told ESPN Chicago that Favre "has been working out and staying in shape." While coach Lovie Smith denies the Bears are interested in adding a quarterback, their pursuit of Kyle Orton suggests they feel they can do better at the position. Through two starts this season, Caleb Hanie is 29-of-60 (48.3%) for 387 yards, two touchdowns, and six interceptions. He's taken six sacks and fumbled once.
Related: Bears
Source: ESPN Chicago
Mon, Dec 5, 2011 01:37:00 PM
Brett Favre - QB - Vikings

Texans GM Rick Smith confirmed to SI's Peter King that Houston has no interest in retired quarterback Brett Favre.

"I don’t want to bring the circus to town," Smith told King. Smith also said Favre has "no interest" in another comeback and hasn't even thrown a football in a month. Smith's knowledge of Favre's recent activities suggests the Texans have indeed explored the possibility. We still don't expect Favre to play football again this season, or ever again for that matter.
Related: Texans
Source: Profootballtalk on NBC Sports
Sun, Nov 27, 2011 08:30:00 PM
Brett Favre - QB - Vikings

ESPN's Adam Schefter confirms that Brett Favre will not be coming out of retirement to play for the Texans.

There haven't been any concrete reports about Favre and the Texans, just speculation. "No truth to it. ... It's not happening," wrote Schefter. Favre turned 42 in October. Perhaps when he reaches 50, he'll stop being linked to teams in need of a quarterback.
Related: Texans
Source: ESPN.com
Thu, Nov 17, 2011 08:55:00 AM
Brett Favre - QB - Vikings

According to ESPN's Adam Schefter, Brett Favre did not receive "a single call" from an NFL team after the lockout gauging his interest in another comeback.

"I haven't heard from anybody saying, 'We'd like to talk to you about Brett,' " Favre's agent Bus Cook said. "There have been rumors about Philadelphia, Miami, Indianapolis. But we have not had any calls." Cook did not say if Favre would have been receptive to those calls had they happened. This shouldn't be the last you'll hear of Favre, but it seems like we're getting close.
Source: ESPN.com
Sun, Sep 11, 2011 11:23:00 AM
Brett Favre - QB - Vikings

SI's Peter King says he's hearing that Brett Favre is "being slightly tempted about playing football again."

We would ignore this if it wasn't from King, one of most respected NFL writers ever. He says that while Favre won't pursue anything, the 41-year-old might consider returning if a desperate coach calls him up. Considering the Miami Herald's Jeff Darlington just saw Favre hobbling around in Mississippi, we're still very skeptical.
Source: SI.com
Mon, Aug 8, 2011 09:44:00 AM
Brett Favre - QB - Vikings

Jeff Darlington of the Miami Herald tracked down Brett Favre in Hattiesburg (MS) on Friday, and Favre confirmed to Darlington that he's not coming back to the NFL.

"I haven't heard anything, and I don't have any interest," Favre told Darlington. "No. You're from Miami? Don't you have anything better to do?" You wouldn't have known it from ridiculous rumors spread lately, but Favre is retired. For good. Darlington closely observed Favre, and he's looking like an old man. "Brett Favre walks slowly and gingerly," described Darlington, "every step taking considerable effort." Favre has no business returning to football at his age or in his physical condition. It's over.
Related: Dolphins
Source: Jeff Darlington on Twitter
Fri, Aug 5, 2011 06:03:00 PM
Brett Favre - QB - Vikings

The agent for retired QB Brett Favre addressed rumors his client might come out of retirement in a statement on Thursday.

The South Florida Sun-Sentinel is irresponsibly spreading info that Favre could end up quarterbacking the Dolphins this season. "Brett Favre's retired, that's all I can say," said agent Bus Cook. "He's like Elvis now. People just won't let go." We're confident Favre won't be playing in the NFL this season.
Related: Dolphins
Source: Adam Schefter on Twitter
Thu, Aug 4, 2011 03:05:00 PM
Brett Favre - QB - Vikings

According to CBSSports.com's Clark Judge, the Eagles never contacted Brett Favre and have no interest in talking him out of retirement.

This doesn't mean Favre wasn't discussed heavily in the front office before the lockout was lifted, but it's clear now that the team has moved on. Favre will stay retired -- and hopefully out of the news cycle.
Related: Eagles
Source: CBSSports.com
Wed, Jul 27, 2011 11:52:00 AM
Brett Favre - QB - Vikings

Brett Favre's agent said rumors that his client will be attempting yet another comeback is just "speculation."

Bus Cook said that he hasn't spoken to Favre about any comeback and to his knowledge, Favre "hasn't talked to anybody else about a comeback" either. The comeback rumor floated by Philadelphia sports radio personality Howard Eskin has been shot down from all angles. Despite Favre's history, we'd be very surprised to see him in the Eagles' -- or anyone else's -- training camp.
Source: ESPN.com
Mon, Jul 25, 2011 12:01:00 PM
Brett Favre - QB - Vikings

Fox Sports' Jay Glazer has spoken with two Eagles sources who gave an "emphatic no" when asked if they are targeting Brett Favre to back up Michael Vick.

Glazer says he's attempting to "end the uproar now," but it's never that easy with Favre. And we've learned to believe nothing the Eagles say on potential trades and signings. Vick did not help matters Sunday when he tweeted he'd be "honored" to have Favre as his backup. Many observers have stated that they could never see Favre accepting a backup role, but that would seem to underestimate his appetite for money and/or a revision of his legacy. While the odds appear long that Favre ends up in Philly, you don't need to be reminded of his habit for defying long odds.
Related: Eagles
Source: Jay Glazer on Twitter
Sun, Jul 24, 2011 12:39:00 PM

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