Minnesota Vikings Sign Brett Favre

The Minnesota Vikings have not released the terms of the contract that the team has signed with Brett Favre. However, the announcement of the fact is already made. In fact, ESPN says that it's 10-12 million dollar contract.

“We believe adding a player such as Brett Favre to our mix will be a strong positive for this football team,” said Head Coach Brad Childress. “As we have conveyed before, his unique knowledge of our system, the NFC North and his innate skills make this a rare opportunity. We felt there was a brief window to reconsider the possibility and we owed it to the organization to evaluate our options. After thorough discussion, the same variables that made this a unique and positive situation previously, still exist. Now, our attention turns to getting to work as a team, our next practice and preparing for the season.”

Favre also expressed his excitement about joining the Minnesota Vikings. "I am excited about the opportunity to join this football team," he said. "From ownership, to coaching to the players, it is evident that everyone in the Vikings organization is committed to bringing the fans of Minnesota a Championship. I am eager to join my new teammates and get to work towards that goal."

Favre is Minnesota's latest deal. The Vikings, according to ESPN sent a private jet for him and signed a 2 year contract. Brett does have to pass a physical. He is expected to the the physical later today. Then it's all ready to go.

Speculations on the return of Favre to NFL were constant since last June. At first, it seems that the player was still retired, and this came to confirm the progress of Vikings. According to AS.com Minnesota Vikings' Brad Childress himself picked up Brett Favre at the at St. Paul airport where his arrival has caused a great sense of acclaim among fans.

Written by Armen Hareyan