The Minnesota Vikings will not sign free-agent quarterback Brett Favre(notes), a source close to the team said Thursday.

The source said Favre told Vikings coach Brad Childress that he wanted to remain retired in a phone call that took place sometime in the last day. Favre is expected to publicly explain his decision soon.

Favre retired after the 2008 season, which he spent with the New York Jets. There was speculation that the Vikings were interested in bringing in a veteran to compete with Sage Rosenfels(notes), who was acquired this offseason from the Houston Texans. Rosenfels is atop the depth chart heading into training camp, with Tavaris Jackson and John David Booty(notes) also on the roster.

Will stay retired...for this week!

Will stay retired...for this week! yeah now that Manny stole his thunder..Brett will wait a week or two so he can have the headlines all to himself:D..question though..does anyone outside of Green Bay or Minnesota really give a fuck

Then why are thy reporting that Brad Childress is in Mississippi today ????

Look out Tavares, you might wind up in Canada. Who is the other forgetfull backup? Rafe goldberg or something?

If true thank god