New York Jets quarterback Brett Favre told his team he will retire from the National Football League after 18 seasons throwing the pigskin. Favre retired 11 months ago, but returned to lead the Jets.
This time, it’s for real. For now. NFL quarterback Brett Favre has told the Jets he is retiring from the sport. In an interview with ESPN.com posted on his official website, Favre indicated he had no regrets about ending his career with the Jets rather than with the Green Bay Packers franchise he represented for his previous 16 NFL seasons.
In an email, Favre wrote: “My time with the Jets was short, but I’m honored to be given that chance.”
Favre’s retirement talk is nothing new to football fans. He retired 11 months ago as well, only to return again to the league. He stunned Green Bay Packers followers by signing with the Jets.
ESPN reported on his final season stats — Favre threw 22 touchdown passes and an NFL-high 22 interceptions while leading the Jets to a 9-7 record. That record is just a five-game improvement over their previous season without him.
Favre’s departure will save the Jets his $13 million salary in salary cap space. The Jets are mired in one of the worst salary-cap situations in the NFL.
It’s also been reported that the Jets are confident in Kellen Clemens, a former second-rounder, in being Favre’s replacement.
