Favre Era Is Over!

Brett Favre has decided to retire from the NFL after 17 seasons.

The Green Bay Packers quarterback informed the team in the last few days. ESPN.com said that according to Favre's agent, Bus Cook, the quarterback told coach Mike McCarthy of his decision.

Only two years removed from perhaps his worst season, Favre had a resurgence in 2007 He broke several career records. Among them was Dan Marino's career mark for career touchdown passes. He powered the Packers to an NFC North title and a 13-3 regular-season record. He was named to his ninth Pro Bowl.

Career Statistics
Att: 8,758
Comp: 5,377
Yards: 61,655
TD/INT: 442/288