Favre's fate and loyalty in sports

Who's to blame when a star and his team divorce?

What happened

The New York Jets have acquired quarterback Brett Favre in a trade with the Green Bay Packers. The deal ended a high-profile divorce between Favre and his former team, which declined to welcome him back after a short-lived retirement. (The New York Times)

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