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ESPN is reporting that Brett Favre will inform the New York Jets today of his plan to retire. Just 11 months ago, Favre gave a tearful speech announcing his retirement from football; his decision to reconsider touched off a battle with his longtime team, the Green Bay Packers, that resulted in Favre finishing his career (apparently) with the Jets.

Favre, who will turn 40 later this year, told ESPN's Ed Werder by e-mail that he had no regrets that he did not finish his career with the Packers. The Jets, after a promising start that had some fans talking about a Super Bowl appearance, flopped down the stretch and missed the playoffs. Favre uncorked nine interceptions and just two touchdowns in the final five games of the season (the Jets went 1-4 in those games).

The Jets will now have to decide their plans at quarterback, but they will have lots of extra spending money to help make things work. Favre's decision to retire will save the team $13 million in salary cap space.

BRETT FAVRE'S CAREER RECORDS

Most Associated Press NFL MVP Awards - 3 (1995, 1996 and 1997) (tied with Peyton Manning)

Most Consecutive Starts by an NFL QB - 269 (291including playoffs)

Most Regular Season Wins by an NFL QB - 169

Most Touchdown Passes - 464

Most Passing Yards - 65,127

Most Passes Attempted - 9,280

Most Passes Completed - 5,720

Most Seasons, 3,000 or More Yards Passing - 16

Most Passes Had Intercepted - 310

Most Career Games with at Least Three TD Passes - 65

HONOR S AND AWARDS

Won the Associated Press Most Valuable Player (MVP) Award three times, all in consecutive years (1995, 1996, and 1997; the last shared with Barry Sanders).

Was selected to play in the Pro Bowl ten times in his career.

Was a seven-time All-Pro selection.

Was named to the NFL 1990s All-Decade Team.

Received the NFC Offensive Player of the Week honor 12 times.

Received the AFC Offensive Player of the Week honor 1 time.

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