The Green Bay Packers surely didn’t win. They turned their backs on a quarterback who restored the legacy of the franchise during his 16 seasons. The reasons for not welcoming back Brett Favre after his short lived retirement have not been fully explained. Unproven quarterback Aaron Rodgers was chosen over a legend who almost put them in the Super Bowl.

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ESPN’s Wendi Nix reports that Brett Favre’s planeis expected to land in Green Bay at 6:30 p.m. ET because he has been…reinstated. Favre doesn’t plan to attend the team’s sold-out Packer’s Family Night tonight at Lambreau Field.

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell reinstated Favre today, as reported by ESPN’s Ed Werder.

Will it be Brett Favre vs.Tom Brady at Super Bowl XLII in Glendale Arizona on February 3? It has been 10 years since Brett Favre's last Super Bowl, a decade of family tragedy, vicodin addiction, reckless performances and calls for his retirement.

Untested Mike McCarthy came in as the Green Bay Packers head coach 2 years ago and he has been a godsend for Favre. McCarthy... Read More

Sports Illustrated Group Editor Terry McDonell announced today that Brett Favre of the NFL Football Green Bay Packers is the 2007 Sportsman of the Year, an honor bestowed upon the athlete who best symbolizes, in character and performance the ideals of sportsmanship. The sterling silver trophy,crafted by Tiffany & Co. will be presented to Favre at a party held in his... Read More

Sports Illustrated Group Editor Terry McDonell announced today that Brett Favre of the NFL Football Green Bay Packers is the 2007 Sportsman of the Year, an honor bestowed upon the athlete who best symbolizes, in character and performance the ideals of sportsmanship. The sterling silver trophy,crafted by Tiffany & Co. will be presented to Favre at a party held in his... Read More