Favre apparently informed the Packers of his decision within the last few days, but a timetable to officially make the announcement has not been decided upon.
Favre has flirted with retirement over the last several years but came back each time and rebounded to have one of his best seasons in 2007.
The future Hall-of-Famer led the Packers to the NFC Championship game in 2007 after throwing for 4,155 yards and 28 touchdowns and compiling a 95.7 passer rating.
The Mississippi native will leave the game as the NFL's all-time record holder in several categories including wins by a starting quarterback, passing yards, touchdowns and consecutive games started.
A three-time NFL MVP, seven-time All-Pro and nine-time Pro Bowl selection, Favre was known as the ultimate gunslinger, often taking chances that resulted in big plays and endeared him to a national audience that regarded him as one of the toughest and grittiest players in league history.
He has completed 61.4 percent of his passes for 61,655 yards and 442 TDs over 17 NFL seasons, the last 16 of which were played in Green Bay after the Packers acquired him from the Atlanta Falcons.
If Favre does not have a change of heart and sticks to his retirement plan, his last pass will go down as an interception by New York's Corey Webster, setting up the Giants' upset win in overtime during the NFC title game.
The Packers will now look for Aaron Rodgers, a former first-round pick out of California, to take over the reins of the team.
Rodgers has had few opportunities to play since being taken with the 24th overall selection in the 2005 draft.
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I really love him. Hope he will change his mind!!For quick recap here you can find the best Brett Favre’s memorable moments !
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