Quarterback Brett Favre has retired before, three or four times to be exact. This time, however, it appears Favre is gone for good. NFL spokesman Greg Aiello confirmed that the 41-year old Favre filed his retirement papers with the NFL this morning. The curve ball in all of this is, however, Favre could apply reinstatement any time and has previously filed retirement papers with the NFL - in 2008.
↵Favre's list of accomplishments are undeniable. He holds NFL records in several categories, including:
↵Consecutive starts: 297 (321 including playoffs)
↵Regular season victories by a QB: 186
↵Career passing TDs: 508
↵Career passing yards: 71,838
↵Consecutive wins by a QB in one stadium: 29 (Lambeau 1995-1998)
↵Favre has also seen his share on controversy - from his numerous retirements to the latest involving former Jets' employee Jenn Sterger and crude photos he reportedly sent.
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