Legendary quarterback Brett Favre may have hung up his jersey, but he will live forever on the cover of EA Sports' Madden 09. If you're a Green Bay Packers fan, you'll have yet another reason to pick up the new version of the popular video game.

"Brett Favre is a perfect fit for the Madden NFL 09 cover, as he epitomizes everything the franchise has stood for the past 20 years - longevity, excellence, and a love of football," said Madden NFL Executive Producer Dale Jackson. Gamers, get psyched -- Madden 09 will be in stores this summer on August 12.

Hey, sports fans! Let's get ready for some football! Just as you've recovered from last year's pro season, the NFL wants you to gear up for the upcoming one, as the league has just released its 2008 schedule. You can start planning out the home games you want to see and even start scheming on your fantasy football draft picks. AOL Sports has your ticket to all the action