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| Favre asks for his release |
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08/05/2008 |
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| Green Bay, WI (MySportsbook) - Green Bay Packers quarterback Brett Favre has reportedly asked the team for his release. ESPN.com reported that Favre acknowledged that he was at loggerheads with the organization and believed the "best thing for this team is for us to part ways." "We're at a stalemate," Favre told the Web site. "(Coach) Mike McCarthy and I both agreed last night that me being out there is a distraction and will continue to be a distraction. We all know the reason I'm here is because the commiss |
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| NFL dismisses tampering charges involving Favre |
NFL Football |
08/04/2008 |
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| New York, NY (MySportsbook) - NFL commissioner Roger Goodell has completed his review of tampering charges levied by the Green Bay Packers against the Minnesota Vikings involving quarterback Brett Favre and said no league rules were violated. In a brief statement issued by the league, Goodell said, "None of those conversations suggest that Favre was soliciting a job or that other teams were soliciting his services." Favre was reinstated by the league after a brief retirement and his future with the Packers is |
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| Favre is reinstated |
NFL Football |
08/04/2008 |
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| Green Bay, WI (MySportsbook) - NFL commissioner Roger Goodell reinstated Green Bay Packers quarterback Brett Favre on Sunday and the team has reluctantly welcomed him back to the fold. Earlier on Sunday, the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reported that Goodell called Packers president Mark Murphy Sunday morning to tell him he has reinstated Favre and that the Packers have until noon 1 p.m. (et) Monday to create a roster spot for him. Murphy released a statement later on Sunday announcing Favre's return and welcom |
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| Report: Favre is reinstated |
NFL Football |
08/03/2008 |
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| Bristol, CT (MySportsbook) - NFL commissioner Roger Goodell has reportedly reinstated Green Bay Packers quarterback Brett Favre. ESPN reported Favre will fly to Green Bay on Sunday but won't be added to the team's roster until Monday. Reports earlier in the week indicated that the future Hall of Fame quarterback was considering accepting a huge monetary package, to be paid for a lifetime non-playing role with the franchise, to remain retired. Favre faxed his letter requesting reinstatement to the league on Tu |
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| RB Grant reportedly signs four-year deal with Pack |
NFL Football |
08/02/2008 |
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| Green Bay, WI (MySportsbook) - The Green Bay Packers and running back Ryan Grant have reportedly agreed to a four-year deal on Saturday. According to the NFL Network, the deal is for $30 million with $4.25 million guaranteed. Acquired in a trade with the New York Giants before the start of last season, Grant became the starting running back halfway through the year and totaled 956 yards and eight touchdowns. He also had 201 yards and three touchdowns in Green Bay's playoff victory over the Seahawks. Grant had |
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| Favre reportedly considering offer to stay retired |
NFL Football |
08/01/2008 |
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| (MySportsbook) - After an earlier report Thursday night indicated the New York Jets were in serious talks to acquire Brett Favre, new information has arisen that the future Hall of Fame quarterback may just accept a huge monetary package from the Green Bay Packers to remain retired. ESPN reports Favre is actively considering such an offer, to be paid for a lifetime non-playing role with the franchise. Favre faxed his letter requesting reinstatement to the league on Tuesday. Assuming NFL commissioner Roger Goo |
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| Packers open camp with Rodgers as starter |
NFL Football |
07/28/2008 |
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| Green Bay, WI (MySportsbook) - The Aaron Rodgers era officially began Monday, at least in terms of training camp, as the Green Bay Packers opened practice with a quarterback not named Brett Favre penciled in as the starter for the first time since the early 1990s. Packers general manager Ted Thompson spoke at a press conference on Monday about the Favre situation, which is at a standstill as the club refuses to grant the currently retired star QB his release, and is searching for a trade destination. Thompson |
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| Report: Favre will stay away for now, but RB Grant also a no-show |
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07/28/2008 |
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| New York, NY (MySportsbook) - Brett Favre will not report to the opening day of Green Bay Packers training camp, according to Sports Illustrated. Also not reporting to camp on Sunday was running back Ryan Grant, who is reportedly holding out. The magazine's Web site reported that Favre has agreed to give Packers general manager Ted Thompson a couple of days to sort things out. "I had planned on reporting for the start of Packers training camp Sunday, but Ted Thompson asked if I would give him a couple of days |
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| Packers sign trio of second round picks |
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07/27/2008 |
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| Green Bay, WI (MySportsbook) - The Green Bay Packers signed three of their second-round draft picks on Sunday, including wide receiver Jordy Nelson. Nelson, the 36th pick overall, was a consensus All-America selection last season and one of three finalists for the Biletnikoff Award after hauling in 122 receptions for 1,606 yards and 11 touchdowns with Kansas State. He also returned two punts for touchdowns and threw two touchdown passes. Green Bay also signed quarterback Brian Brohm and cornerback Pat Lee on |
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| Report: Favre will stay away for now |
NFL Football |
07/27/2008 |
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| New York, NY (MySportsbook) - Brett Favre will not report to the opening day of Green Bay Packers training camp, according to Sports Illustrated. The magazine's Web site reported that Favre has agreed to give Packers general manager Ted Thompson a couple of days to sort things out. "I had planned on reporting for the start of Packers training camp Sunday, but Ted Thompson asked if I would give him a couple of days to try to get the situation resolved," Favre told SI. "I agreed to do that. I don't want to be a |
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