The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, citing a source close to the situation, on Wednesday reported the Packers were considering seeking a Brett Favre deal with one of their rivals, most likely the Minnesota Vikings or Chicago Bears, if all else fails. That follows reports that the Packers on Wednesday offered Favre a substantial sum of money -- as much as $20 million over several years -- to stay retired.

Adrian Peterson is trying to become more patient as he begins his second season in the NFL. "I've got the mind-set; I want to score every time," Peterson said Monday. "Last year, coming into it I was just coming out full speed out the blocks. As I watched tape and watched times when I was slower with my footwork and how things opened up better for me, it was a lot easier for me to focus on the little things. Slow my first step down, let the guy work and then attack."

The Packers have filed tampering charges against the Vikings alleging that the team made inappropriate contact with Brett Favre, a person familiar with the Packers? complaint told The Associated Press Wednesday night.

Quarterback Kelly Holcomb, who started three games for the Vikings last season, appears to be finished after twelve seasons in the NFL, according to a report in The Star-Tribune. Holcomb will become part of alma mater Middle Tennessee State's radio broadcasts this season, working as a sideline reporter. He told the Nashville-based Tennessean that his NFL career is likely over.