topic: Brett Favre Files Retirement Papers With NFL
Posted: Tue Jan 18, 2011 12:05 am
It seems as though, the long career of NFL star Brett Favre is finally coming to a close, after 20 seasons. cheap authentic nfl jerseys
NFL spokesman Greg Aiello confirmed with FoxSports.com on Monday (January 17) that the Minnesota Vikings quarterback had filed his retirement papers with the league, following through on his announcement nfl jerseys throwback classic at the end of this season.
"I know it's time, and that's OK. It is," Favre said earlier this month after the Vikings season-ending loss to the Detroit Lions. "Again, I hold no regrets, and I can't think of too many players offhand that can walk away and say that. Individually and from a team standpoint youth nfl jerseys , it was way more than I ever dreamed of."
Still, its not 100% a done deal, as seen before. The 41-year-old NFL great has filed retirement papers previously, as most know, and could request reinstatement at any time.
Favre announced retirement plans in 2008 with the Packers and 2009 with the Jets, only to join the Vikings and play two more years. nfl jerseys wholesaler
His most recent season was a disaster, plagued with injury, controversy, and a losing record.
Favre led the Vikings to the 2009 NFC title game in one of the most memorable seasons in the franchise's 50-year history michael vick jerseys. But his second season in Minnesota couldn't have gotten much worse, and seems to be his last run at a ring. Even the Vikings can't see themselves asking Favre to come back.
NFL spokesman Greg Aiello confirmed with FoxSports.com on Monday (January 17) that the Minnesota Vikings quarterback had filed his retirement papers with the league, following through on his announcement nfl jerseys throwback classic at the end of this season.
"I know it's time, and that's OK. It is," Favre said earlier this month after the Vikings season-ending loss to the Detroit Lions. "Again, I hold no regrets, and I can't think of too many players offhand that can walk away and say that. Individually and from a team standpoint youth nfl jerseys , it was way more than I ever dreamed of."
Still, its not 100% a done deal, as seen before. The 41-year-old NFL great has filed retirement papers previously, as most know, and could request reinstatement at any time.
Favre announced retirement plans in 2008 with the Packers and 2009 with the Jets, only to join the Vikings and play two more years. nfl jerseys wholesaler
His most recent season was a disaster, plagued with injury, controversy, and a losing record.
Favre led the Vikings to the 2009 NFC title game in one of the most memorable seasons in the franchise's 50-year history michael vick jerseys. But his second season in Minnesota couldn't have gotten much worse, and seems to be his last run at a ring. Even the Vikings can't see themselves asking Favre to come back.