Roster 2007 Green Bay Packers final roster RFA: Restricted free agent, UFA: Unrestricted free agent, ERFA: Exclusive rights free agent Free agents heading into the 2007 season Position On March 7, the Packers cut fullback William Henderson. On March 5, the Dolphins signed tight end David Martin to a contract. On March 5, the Texans signed running back Ahman Green to a contract. Coach Mike McCarthy was able to calm Favre down over the phone, and Favre eventually admitted that while he wanted to win, he did not want to be traded in order to do so. Favre was reportedly so upset that his agent requested that the Packers trade him. In the days following the NFL draft, Favre was upset concerning Green Bay's inability to acquire Moss. These rumors were put to an end on April 29, 2007, when Oakland dealt Moss to New England for a 4th round draft pick. While Moss's salary was high, Green Bay, at the time, reportedly had $24 million of cap space, and could have absorbed his contract easily. If the Packers had made the move to acquire the 30-year-old wide receiver, the trade would no doubt have been a controversial one, as Moss has a long and storied history with the Green Bay franchise. Reportedly, the Packers were in talks with Oakland Raiders wide receiver Randy Moss at the behest of Brett Favre. The Packers picked 16th overall, selecting defensive tackle Justin Harrell in the first round. The 2007 NFL Draft occurred on April 28–29. Ted Thompson, Green Bay's general manager, confirmed the news, saying, "The Packers are excited by his decision and look forward to a successful 2007 campaign." This would be, however, Brett Favre's last season with the Packers, after 16 years on the team. We were 8–8 last year, and that's encouraging." He also commented, "We have a good nucleus of young players. "I am so excited about coming back," the 37-year-old quarterback said on the website of The Sun Herald in Biloxi, Mississippi. On February 2, 2007, Brett Favre announced that he would return for the 2007 season. The Packers' tenure at Lambeau, now at 64 seasons, is the longest in NFL history at a single stadium, breaking the Chicago Bears' previous record of 50 seasons at Wrigley Field (1921–1970). This season also marked the 50th anniversary of the opening of the Packers' home stadium of Lambeau Field. This was the last season for quarterback Brett Favre as a Green Bay Packer, as he initially retired following the season but came out of retirement and was subsequently traded to the New York Jets during the offseason. It was the first time the Packers had lost a home NFC Championship game, and only their third home playoff loss ever. They received for the first time since 1997 a bye for the first round of the playoffs, won their divisional round playoff game, and lost in the NFC Championship game to the eventual Super Bowl champion New York Giants. The Packers finished the regular season with a 13–3 record. The 2007 Green Bay Packers season was the franchise's 89th overall and 87th season in the National Football League. The Packers on offense at home to the Carolina Panthers in week 11
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