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Brett Favre asks Packers to release him
Summary from United States, from articles in English
Brett Favre has asked the Packers to release him so he can return to the N.F.L. with another team after apparently being told his retirement reversal was unwelcome news in Green Bay. (article 4) If the Packers were to trade Favre the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and perhaps the Washington Redskins would be interested. (article 4) " As with all Packers greats, Brett's legacy will always be celebrated by our fans and the organization, regardless of any change in his personal intentions. (article 2) Friday's development, first aired by ESPN, came three months after The Times reported Favre's agent, Bus Cook, was checking around with other teams about their interest in trading for the player. (article 2) GREEN BAY, Wis. - Packers coach Mike McCarthy was grilled about rumors of a Brett Favre comeback Wednesday - not by the media, but by kids at the Boys & Girls Club of Green Bay. (article 8) Brett Favre is knocking on the door, dropping hints, text messaging, leaving voice mails, clearing his throat in the corner of the room. (article 1) RICHMOND, Va. - Imprisoned quarterback Michael Vick filed for bankruptcy protection while serving time for federal dogfighting charges, saying he owes between $10 million and $50 million to creditors. (article 10)

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    Favre, Packers, Brett, McCarthy, quarterback

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    1. Let's take Favre's hint :: CHICAGO SUN-TIMES :: Greg Couch (suntimes.com, 07/10/2008, 913 words)
    2. Brett Favre wants to come back (L.A. Times, 07/11/2008, 651 words)
    3. Brett Favre wants release from Packers (seattletimes.nwsource.com, 07/11/2008, 446 words)
    4. Favre Asks the Packers for His Release so He Can Play Again (nytimes.com, 07/12/2008, 293 words)
    5. Favre wants release from Packers (seattletimes.nwsource.com, 07/11/2008, 585 words)
    6. ABC News: Source: Favre is Back! But Not With Pack (ABCNews, 07/11/2008, 364 words)
    7. Kids grill McCarthy about Favre comeback rumors (seattletimes.nwsource.com, 07/09/2008, 1034 words)
    8. Kids continue Brett Favre questions (seattletimes.nwsource.com, 07/10/2008, 456 words)
    9. Dilfer exits gracefully; Favre should take notes - (baltimoresun.com, 07/11/2008, 654 words)
    10. Imprisoned Michael Vick seeks protection from Chapter 11 (seattletimes.nwsource.com, 07/09/2008, 733 words)




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