Report: Favre 'itching' to return

Jul 2, 2008 - 9:06 PM BRISTOL, Connecticut (Ticker) -- Brett Favre could again be having second thoughts about retirement.

According to a report by ESPN.com on Wednesday, Favre has an "itch" to come out of retirement and report to training camp with the Green Bay Packers later this month.

ESPN.com cited sources close to the team and player. The report said Favre's family is "tugging" on him to play.

Favre has communicated his potential desire to coach Mike McCarthy, but talks have not advanced to a substantive stage, a Packers source said told ESPN.com.

PA SportsTicker was unable to reach Favre's agent, James "Bus" Cook, for comment.

Favre has two years remaining on his contract at an average of about $12.5 million per season. His salary is not currently counting toward the salary cap because the Packers placed him on the reserve-retired list.

This is not the first time it has been reported that Favre was thinking of returning.

In April, the Los Angeles Times reported that Favre has been quietly talking with teams about their interest in trading for the three-time NFL Most Valuable Player.

On March 4, Favre, who played with the Packers for 16 seasons and holds virtually every NFL passing record, announced his retirement during an emotional press conference at Lambeau Field.

However, Favre, 38, has yet to give written notice of his retirement to the league or players' union.