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Wow.

(UPDATE: Just for kicks, let’s monitor this and see what other outlets come up with. Glazer’s story was marked 9:17, and we came in about 16 minutes later. No sign on ESPN, SI, Yahoo or Sportsline yet.)

(UPDATE II: ESPN checks in at 9:39 with Mort confirming what Glazer had, and giving Fox credit. ESPN is playing nice! Nothing at SI, Sportsline or Yahoo.)

FOXSports.com has learned that legendary quarterback Brett Favre has decided to retire. In fact, it’s believed he informed the Packers of his decision within the last few days, although it’s unclear when Favre and the team will make his decision known.

So barring an unforeseen last-minute change of heart, Favre will leave the game after 17 years, during which he built himself into a household name and a figure synonymous with grit, toughness and perseverance.

Neither GM Ted Thompson nor head coach Mike McCarthy returned several calls left by FOXSports.com for confirmation.

After flirting with retirement for the last few years, Favre will finally go out on the heels of one of the best seasons of his career.

UPDATE III: And thanks to our one (?) reader in Mississippi who sent in this link to Favre’s brother telling the Sun Herald that the Packers’ legendary QB is done.

Favre has decided to call it a career (Fox Sports)