Goodell wants resolution in Favre saga
NFL commissioner Roger Goodell hopes to have Brett Favre’s standoff with the Green Bay Packers resolved by Monday – even if he has to step in and force the issue.
In an interview with the NFL Network on Saturday, Goodell said, “I think we’ve gotten to the point where we kind of have to force it.”
Favre retired in March but is having second thoughts about playing this season. The team has offered him a marketing agreement reportedly worth $20 million over 10 years, and he presumably would remain retired if he accepts it. But Favre also could be reinstated and show up to Packers camp early next week, perhaps forcing the team to trade him.
Packers sign Grant
The Packers agreed to terms with running back Ryan Grant, allowing one of last season’s surprise breakout stars to report to training camp as early as today.
Agent Alan Herman said Grant has agreed to a four-year deal that could be worth up to $30 million.
Dolphins lack at QB
The Miami Dolphins are more than a week into training camp and their search for a starting quarterback is still a mess.
The Dolphins held their first scrimmage in Davie, Fla., and none of Miami’s three quarterbacks – Josh McCown, John Beck and rookie Chad Henne – separated himself from the competing pack.
“It’s not where I want to be,” coach Tony Sparano said. “Not a week in. We can do a lot better getting the ball down field.”
Around the league
The Indianapolis Colts will be without 14 players when they face Washington in tonight’s Hall of Fame Game. Among those not scheduled to make the trip are two-time league MVP Peyton Manning, record-setting receiver Marvin Harrison, 2007 defensive player of the year Bob Sanders, former league sacks champion Dwight Freeney and linebacker Philip Wheeler, a third-round draft pick who is scheduled to have knee surgery. … Oakland Raiders receiver Javon Walker reportedly told the team he wanted to retire and offered to return his $11 million signing bonus before being talked out of it by owner Al Davis. ESPN reported that Walker told the team on Thursday of his intentions to retire. Walker has been at practice the past two days in Napa, Calif., and apparently has had a change of heart. … Kansas City rookie left tackle Branden Albert could miss the rest of training camp with a sprained foot.