Vikings QB Brett Favre: 'Stay tuned' for return news
EDEN PRAIRIE, MINN. — Brett Favre is back in the building.
The 40-year-old quarterback returned to Minnesota on Tuesday, arriving in a private jet trimmed in the Vikings' purple and gold with three teammates who were sent to Hattiesburg to bring him back for one more shot at a Super Bowl.This time around, Favre got a ride to Vikings headquarters from kicker and close friend Ryan Longwell - last year, when he joined Minnesota, head coach Brad Childress was at the wheel. Longwell's black BMW SUV was followed by three helicopters from local television stations and pulled into Vikings headquarters as dozens of fans cheered and photographers snapped pictures. At one point, Favre waved to the media and fans."Brett Favre for President!!" receiver Bernard Berrian tweeted.Favre’s website posted a message earlier saying "stay tuned for breaking news from the Minnesota Vikings today on Brett Favre's possible return."Presumably, Favre did not make the trip just to tell the Vikings he was retiring, but the team has still not given an official confirmation that the star quarterback will play this year.Favre will turn 41 in October and has flirted with retirement for years, while playing for the Green Bay Packers, the New York Jets and now the Vikings. He threw 33 touchdowns and seven interceptions last season to help Minnesota reach the NFC title game.
The 40-year-old quarterback returned to Minnesota on Tuesday, arriving in a private jet trimmed in the Vikings' purple and gold with three teammates who were sent to Hattiesburg to bring him back for one more shot at a Super Bowl.
This time around, Favre got a ride to Vikings headquarters from kicker and close friend Ryan Longwell - last year, when he joined Minnesota, head coach Brad Childress was at the wheel. Longwell's black BMW SUV was followed by three helicopters from local television stations and pulled into Vikings headquarters as dozens of fans cheered and photographers snapped pictures. At one point, Favre waved to the media and fans.
"Brett Favre for President!!" receiver Bernard Berrian tweeted.
Favre’s website posted a message earlier saying "stay tuned for breaking news from the Minnesota Vikings today on Brett Favre's possible return."
Presumably, Favre did not make the trip just to tell the Vikings he was retiring, but the team has still not given an official confirmation that the star quarterback will play this year.
Favre will turn 41 in October and has flirted with retirement for years, while playing for the Green Bay Packers, the New York Jets and now the Vikings. He threw 33 touchdowns and seven interceptions last season to help Minnesota reach the NFC title game.
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