After playing 17 seasons in the National Football League , quarterback Brett Favre  bid a final farewell to the sport in an emotional press conference at Lambeau Field on Thursday, saying he is "not up to the challenge" of another season. "I know I can play. But I don't think I want to, and that's what it really comes down to," the 38 year old Favre said. Favre, who officially retired on Tuesday, dressed for the hour-long event in an untucked button-down shirt, blue jeans, and days worth of stubble. "It is on my terms, which is a good way to go out," he said of his attire. He thanked the Green Bay Packers  organization, his family, and his fans for their support throughout his career, but reluctantly admitted it was time to move on.
After playing 17 seasons in the United States' top professional football league , quarterback Brett Favre of the National Football League's Green Bay Packers bid a final farewell to the sport in an emotional press conference at Lambeau Field on Thursday, saying he is "not up to the challenge" of another season. "I know I can play. But I don't think I want to, and that's what it really comes down to," the 38-year-old Favre said. Favre, who officially retired on Tuesday, dressed for the hour-long event in an untucked button-down shirt, blue jeans, and days worth of stubble. "It is on my terms, which is a good way to go out," he said of his attire. He thanked the Green Bay Packers ' organization, his family, and his fans for their support throughout his career, but reluctantly admitted it was time to move on.
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