Long snapper Rob Davis, the last remaining active member of the Packers' 1998 Super Bowl team, retired on Wednesday, according to the Associated Press. A 12-year veteran, he will join the team's front office as director of player development. "We're looking forward to having Rob evolve into his new role within our organization," Packers' General Manager Ted Thompson said Wednesday. "He's been a tremendous contributor as a player, and I have no doubt that he will carry that commitment and enthusiasm to his position. He is someone who has always been respected as a leader and mentor in the locker room, and we know that will continue."

Packers' quarterback Brett Favre has yet to file his retirement paperwork, according to the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel. That doesn't mean he's returning next season, but it does mean that he still counts towards Green Bay's salary cap numbers for next season. The Packers are already way under the cap, and the front office doesn't seem worried about having Favre submit the papers. "We don't need the cap room," GM Ted Thompson said of the delay.

The Packers have signed safety Atari Bigby to a one-year deal as an exclusive rights free agent, a source familiar with the situation said Friday. The signing, which was first reported by the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel on its Web site, was confirmed to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the Packers did not plan to make an official announcement.

The Packers have re-signed safety Atari Bigby to a one-year tender, according to the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel. Bigby doesn't have enough years of service in the NFL to qualify for either restricted or unrestricted free agency, making him an "exclusive rights" free-agent. He started all 16 games for Green Bay last season.

The Green Bay Packers announced on Wednesday that they will retire Brett Favre's #4 this season, according to the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel. "Our plan and his is to retire his number sometime this season," said Mark Murphy, the team's president and CEO. "And we will make a decision after the schedule comes out." "Our initial thought is to retire his number during a game. But what more might be entailed will be worked out," he added.

The Packers agreed to a two-year, $5.4M deal with free-agent linebacker Brandon Chillar, according to an Associated Press report. Chillar?s agent Jim Ivler said Wednesday the contract contains incentives that could raise its overall value to $6.4M.

Atari Bigby, the Packers' exciting safety, was one of nine members of the club who are receiving more than $100,000 from the performance-based allocation pool that will be distributed by teams this month. Bigby will receive $253,177 under a complex formula rewarding players who played extensively but had low salaries. His allocation ranked 14th among all players. Tackle Willie Colon of Pittsburgh led with $309,534. Rounding out the top 10 in Green Bay were Bush ($169,385), fullback Korey Hall ($132,558), running back Ryan Grant ($124,648), wide receiver James Jones ($119,783), guard Jason Spitz ($116,457), Williams ($115,909), guard Daryn Colledge ($112,891), linebacker Brady Poppinga ($108,405,) and guard Junius Coston ($99,580).

Aaron Rodgers is excited to finally be the quarterback of the Green Bay Packers, but he had a message for fans on Saturday, according to NFL.com. "I'm not Brett Favre," he said Saturday. "And if they're wanting me to be the next Brett Favre, I'm not going to be him. I'm Aaron Rodgers. That's who I am." "I'm going to be the best quarterback I can be," added Rodgers. "He did it his way, I'm going to do it my way. And hopefully, I can be successful.

The Associated Press reports that Brett Favre tearfully told the world Thursday what the Packers made public two days ago: he?s retired. ?I know I can play, but I don?t think I want to,? the quarterback said at an emotional news conference at Lambeau Field. ?It?s been a great career for me, but it?s over.?

Troy Aikman thinks that Brett Favre will have second thoughts about his decision to retire, according to the Morning Call. "You want to walk out on top," said Aikman, now an analyst for Fox Sports. "But at the same time, you're walking away from something you really enjoy." "I think he'll definitely have second thoughts, knowing him," former Green Bay Packers coach Mike Sherman added. "He's a creature of habit."