Jets Officially Release QB Brett Favre

It’s official - Brett Favre is no longer a member of the New York Jets. Favre, who announced his retirement at the end of the season, requested his release from the Jets, who would have had the rights to him until he filed his papers. Today, the Jets announced they granted his release from the reserved/retired list. “Brett requested his release some time ago,” Jets general manager Mike Tannenbaum said. “He has not indicated any desire to return to football and he remains retired. We wish him the best.”