Football news 05 March 2008


San Diego Union Tribune

Green Bay’s 3-time NFL MVP QB says he’s mentally tired
Boston Globe, United States
The curtain on Favre’s 17-year NFL career has come down. The 38-year-old quarterback informed Packers coach Mike McCarthy of his intention to retire Monday


The Money Times

NFL Notebook: Star defender Sapp joins Favre in retirement
Seattle Post Intelligencer
AP Brett Favre’s retirement naturally overshadowed a bunch of other moves in the NFL on Tuesday, including one of his nemeses leaving the game.


The Territory.org (subscription)

Source: Former Broncos WR Walker close to deal with Raiders - NFL
ESPN
Wide receiver Javon Walker, released by the Denver Broncos on Friday, is close to agreeing to a deal with the division-rival Oakland Raiders, a source told


Ledger Independent

NFL Moves: Ben Roethlisberger gets US$36 million guaranteed from
The Canadian Press
After a weekend of big spending around the NFL, the Pittsburgh Steelers decided to spend their big bucks on Ben. Ben Roethlisberger, who quarterbacked the


Bleacher Report

‘Intangibles’ tipped it for Moss
Boston Globe, United States
According to the NFL Network, Jabar Gaffney agreed to a one-year, $2 million deal with the team last night. Gaffney came on strong by the end of the season,

NFL retirees describe postseason health problems
Boston Herald, United States
Hannah and linebacker Tippett were among six NFL retirees who discussed the problems of former players Tuesday night at a University of Massachusetts-Lowell


New York Daily News

NFL ROUNDUP Lions’ Damien Woody joins Jets for $25 million
Detroit Free Press, United States
Damien Woody left the Lions for the New York Jets on Monday, signing a five-year contract worth $25 million. ESPN reported the deal calls for $11 million


WREX-TV

Where does Favre rank among the all-time great QBs? - NFL
ESPN
And we have to assume Manning will hold all the major NFL passing records before he retires. That being said, Favre has enjoyed a brilliant run.








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