National Football League

Warner's season (and career) not done yet

Published Jan. 10, 2010 12:00 a.m. ET

Alex Marvez

Kurt Warner insists he was saying thank you, not goodbye.

There was reason to believe differently following Arizona’s madcap, 51-45, overtime playoff victory over Green Bay. As after every winning home game, Warner went toward the stands to celebrate with family and friends. He then did something new. Warner ran back onto the field in front of the south end zone and waved to the euphoric crowd before rejoining his teammates in the locker room.

The gesture had all the makings of a farewell from a quarterback who is considering retirement. Warner, though, said that wasn’t the case.