Donald Driver says he's open to coming out of retirement to play for Packers

Wide receiver Donald Driver says he'd be open to coming out of retirement to play again for the Packers. (Andy King/Getty Images)

Wide receiver Donald Driver, who retired earlier this offseason rather than suit up for a team other than the Green Bay Packers, said he'd be open to returning to play for the Packers during the season if they came calling.

"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,” Driver said at a press conference before his sixth annual charity softball game, according to Fox Sports Wisconsin.

"You just want to play the game. I love the game, but I only love one team. When you love the game, you'll play for anybody. Anybody who offers you something, you're willing to step on the field and play for them.

"I decided that I love one team. But I do love the game. At the end of the day, if I get that itch, it would only be for the green and gold.”

The 38-year-old Driver has received interest from other teams, including the rival Minnesota Vikings. But he said he was comfortable calling it a career after 14 seasons in Green Bay.

"I talked to so many different guys and every guy that I've talked to said they wish they never went to another team,” Driver said. "They always wished they would've retired with that team that they played 10, 11, 12 years for."