FAVRE MAY NEED ARM SURGERY

The news just keeps getting worse for the New York Jets. The latest revelation: Veteran quarterback Brett Favre has been playing with a torn biceps tendon in his right arm. The injury reportedly will not require major surgery to repair, according to an ESPN report citing anonymous sources. Favre, who is expected to ponder retiring again, would require arthroscopic surgery to fix the damage. Another option would be continuing to play without going under the knife. According to ESPN, Favre plans to ponder his future and medical options for the next several weeks before deciding whether to retire. Favre, 39, struggled mightily during the final stretch of the season as the Jets spiraled downward with a 1-4 finish that left them out of the playoffs, and cost former coach Eric Mangini his job. Favre was extremely erratic and didn’t appear to have his usual arm strength during the latter portion of the season. Farve’s agent, James “Bus” Cook didn’t return telephone calls and e-mails left by the Associated Press. Favre complained that he has been dealing with problems involving his right arm “for quite a while” following the Jets’ 24-17 loss to the Miami Dolphins, also noting pain in the back of his shoulder, biceps and neck. The injury reportedly has some calcification, which is a troubling sign. Favre led the NFL with 22 interceptions, and he threw 22 touchdown passes. Toward the end of the season, Favre threw two touchdowns with nine interceptions as the Jets collapsed and missed the playoffs after an expensive offseason of free-agent acquisitions and trading for Favre in the wake of his messy divorce from the Green Bay Packers.