Retired NFL wide receiver Donald Driver told Fox Sports Wisconsin on Sunday that he would return to action if asked by his former team, the Green Bay Packers. Driver has been retired since February 2013.
While conducting his charity softball game, Driver mentioned that he has received calls from other teams interested in his services. He did not specifically mention the suitors by name, saying he would only be available to play if he can return to the Packers.
"I think the thing is, if you have the itch to continue to play, then it doesn't matter who you play for, because that's what you want to do. You just want to play the game. I love the game, but I only love one team," Driver said, according to Fox Sports Wisconsin.
The 38-year-old receiver had a disappointing 2012 season with just eight receptions and 77 yards in 13 games. When asked of a potential return, Driver said if "that itch" to play comes, "it would only be for the green and gold."
Driver is the Packers' franchise leader in receptions (743) and yards receiving (10,137), while his 61 career touchdowns rank him third behind Don Hutson and Sterling Sharpe.
Driver has spent each of his 14 career seasons with Green Bay. The Packers selected Driver out of Alcorn State during the seventh-round of the 1999 NFL Draft.
He also mentioned that he had previous conversations with longtime franchise players who decided to continue their careers with another franchise. Driver said "every guy I've talked to said they wish they never went to another team."
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