GREEN BAY, Wis., July 25 (UPI) -- Quarterback Brett Favre has told the Packers that he will show up when Green Bay opens its training camp on Sunday.
The NFL Network reported Friday that the three-time NFL MVP may be trying to force Green Bay to trade or release him to allow him to join another team before next season.
Favre, 38, has said his retirement announcement on March 6 was premature and has been told by Packers' management that Green Bay's starter next season will be Aaron Rodgers.
Favre recently told Fox News that he is welcome to return to the Packers in a backup role.
In the 2007 season, he passed for 4,155 yards and 28 touchdowns with 15 interceptions.
He was voted a Pro Bowl starter, received NFL MVP votes and was the Packers' team MVP.
The report added that Favre is expected to submit a letter of re-instatement to NFL Commissioner Roger Gooddell.
Favre has a contract with the Packers through the 2010 season.
A later report said that the New York Jets have received permission to talk to the retired signal-caller and another predicted that Farve would sign with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers this weekend.
