NFL : Injured Favre expects to start

Brett Favre was back at practice on Wednesday at Green Bay, Wis., but he wasn’t quite ready to put his bruised elbow, tingling throwing hand and tender shoulder to the test.

Meanwhile, it was learned Packers backup quarterback Aaron Rodgers could be unavailable for Sunday’s game with the Oakland Raiders and, perhaps, beyond.

Favre mostly handed off and threw a few short passes during the portion of Packers practice that was open to the media. Apparently, he didn’t do much more afterward.

“It’s about where I thought it would be, I guess,” Favre said. “Still sore, but I was encouraged today even though I didn’t do a great deal.”

Favre is expected to start zinging passes in practice starting today, allowing him to run his quarterback-record consecutive starts streak to 250 (270 including playoff games) at Lambeau Field on Sunday.

McNabb back with Eagles

Donovan McNabb has his mobility back, and along with it, his starting spot.

McNabb returned to practice for his first full workout since spraining his right ankle and jamming his thumb in a victory over Miami two weeks ago.

“I do feel like I’m ready to play,” McNabb said before heading off to practice.

Vikings player suspended

Minnesota starting defensive end Ray Edwards has been suspended four games for violating the NFL’s policy on steroid use.