From ESPN: Favre had instructed his agent, James "Bus" Cook, to inform the Jets on Wednesday that he is retiring. Jets team executives and coach Rex Ryan confirmed the retirement in a statement, saying they talked to Favre on Wednesday morning about his decision.
"I have great admiration for him as a player and a person. I wish him only the best in his life after football," Ryan said.
We'll see if it sticks THIS time. At least it is a small break from porkapalooza!