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Favre passes on Vikings, stays in retirement
Saying among other things that, "I didn't feel like physically I could play at a level that was acceptable," legendary former Green Bay Packers QB Brett Favre confirmed with the Minnesota Vikings Tuesday that he will remain in retirement.
For fans who have followed Favre's long career, it was perhaps a little disappointing to hear the nearly 40-year-old legend admit that his gusto and level of physical ability to play the game had declined. He said the decision had been a hard one, and was made after consulting with former coaches Mike Holmgren and Andy Reid as well as other friends, former coaches, and former teammates.
Favre was recovering from shoulder surgery he underwent in May to repair an injury suffered near the end of last season's stint with the New York Jets. And in the end, he said, retirement seemed the best option.