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On April 4, 2008, The Los Angeles Times reported that retired NFL quarterback Brett Favre was considering making a comeback to football, and that Favre's agent has been quietly discussing trade possibilities with other teams.LA Times: Brett Favre retired? Maybe not (April 4, 2008) Favre's agent has denied the claims that Favre is considering coming back to play for another team. Favre officially announced his retirement on March 4, 2008.
On August 6, 2006, Favre was traded to the New York Jets.
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Fast Facts
- Favre announced his retirement on March 4, 2008
- Favre's agent denied any connection between Favre's retirement and Randy Moss signing with the Patriots
- Won three MVP Awards
- Super Bowl Champion
- 61,665 career passing yards
- 442 career touchdowns
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The "Itch"
On July 3, 2008, sources close to the Green Bay Packers and Favre stated that Favre is again considering a comeback to the NFL. Reports say that Favre has an "itch" to play again and that his family has been encouraging him to make a comeback. Favre has dismissed the claims as rumors and has not yet made an official statement regarding his return.ESPN.com: Source: Favre has 'itch' to return; player calls it 'rumor' (July 3, 2008) -
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Brett Favre Comeback News
- ESPN.com: NFL grants Favre reinstatement; sources say QB job is open (August 3, 2008)
- ESPN.com: Favre seeks unconditional release from Packers, sources say (July 11, 2008)
- ESPN.com: Source: Favre has 'itch' to return; player calls it 'rumor' (July 3, 2008)
- ESPN.com: Favre's agent shoots down report of comeback (April 3, 2008)
- Los Angeles Times: Brett Favre retired? Maybe not (April 3, 2008)
- Topix.net: Brett Favre Comeback
- Google News: Brett Favre Comeback
- ESPN.com: Is Brett Favre Considering a Comeback? (Time: 3:40)
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RT@SI_PeterKing re: Comeback plyr "Favre back from both injury and semi-retirement" So now Brett gets comeback cred for jerking MN around?
@PatriotsDaily | November 10, 2009 09:03 PM -
Just woke up from a nap. I dreamed I was playing quarterback & safety for the panthers and led a comeback to beat brett favre & the vikings
@JFRYE3 | November 09, 2009 10:39 PM -
Bucs are awful but the Packers are going to lose to them unless Rodgers has some great comeback skills. Hm, what would Brett Favre do?
@wickedmess | November 08, 2009 09:14 PM -
Cedric Benson deserves support for NFL Comeback Player of the Year...should Brett Favre be eligible?
@Matthews_Sports | November 07, 2009 03:41 PM -
Column: Favre's latest comeback is a success: 11/4/09 - On March 4, 2008, Brett Favre announced his retirem.. http://tinyurl.com/yl9grse
@Home_Biz_INOV8R | November 04, 2009 09:59 AM
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