Favre now free agent as Jets eye fresh start

Source: Agencies | April 30, 2009, Thursday |

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BRETT Favre was released from the reserve-retired list by the New York Jets on Tuesday, making the quarterback a free agent if he decides to again come out of retirement.

When Favre was dealt to New York from the Green Bay Packers in August, there were conditions in the trade that required the Packers to be compensated if the Jets moved the three-time National Football League MVP. Those no longer apply if he signs elsewhere.

The 39-year-old Favre, who spent one disappointing season with New York, had requested the move several weeks ago through agent Bus Cook, but insisted he has no plans to come out of retirement for a 19th season.

"Nothing has changed," Favre said in a statement. "At this time, I am retired and have no intention of returning to football."

After 16 seasons with the Packers, Favre had a tearful retirement in March 2008, but decided to return to American football a few months later. Green Bay had already moved forward, anointing Aaron Rodgers the starter as a bitter falling out with Favre ensued.

The Packers traded him to the Jets, injecting excitement into a team that hasn't been to a Super Bowl since 1969. Things started off promising as Favre played well and the Jets took over first place in the AFC East, with a playoff run in their sights. But Favre struggled with the arm injury as the Jets finished 1-4 and failed to make the playoffs, costing coach Eric Mangini his job.

Favre announced his retirement on February 11 - this time for real.

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Favre now free agent as Jets eye fresh start

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