Brett Favre has responded to today's reports he has seriously re-considered his decision to retire from the NFL.

Here is a report posted on the website of the Biloxi Sun Herald, a newspaper that has covered the former Packer since he was in high school:

Retired quarterback Brett Favre responded quickly to an ESPN report about a possible return to play for the Green Bay Packers by saying, "It's all rumor."

When queried about a possible media firestorm, Favre text messaged, "No reason for it."

Earlier today, ESPN reported a Green Bay Packers source said the 38-year-old Kiln native told coach Mike McCarthy that Favre has the itch to play again.

Favre announced his retirement on March 6 after his 17-year NFL career.

- Mike Clemens