Favre Wants Unconditional Release From Pack
12/07/2008 05:32
ESPN reports that Brett Favre has asked the Green Bay Packers for his release, three days after a conference call with team officials in which the future Hall of Fame quarterback emphatically expressed his desire to play this season.
According to ESPN's Chris Mortensen, Favre formally asked for his contractual release from the Packers in a letter was sent by Favre's agent, James "Bus" Cook.
Favre, who will be 39 in October, retired March 6 after a 17-year career.
The Packers issued a release Friday in response to the report.
"Brett earned and exercised the right to retire on his terms. We wanted him to return and welcomed him back on more than one occasion," said the release.
"Brett's press conference and subsequent conversations in the following weeks illustrated his commitment to retirement. The finality of his decision to retire was accepted by the organization. At that point, the Green Bay Packers made the commitment to move forward with our football team."
A three-time MVP, he leads the league with 442 touchdown passes, 61,655 yards passing and 160 career victories. He started 253 consecutive regular season games, more than any other quarterback in history. Including the playoffs, his streak stands at 275.
Favre has two years left on his contract with the Packers averaging about $12.5 million per season.
Brett Favre asks Packers to release him.
SWIVEL HIPS SAYS:
It’s really hard to figure out what the heck is up with Mr. Favre. I can't imagine Favre with any other team. If that's the case, retire Brett . . . please!