NEW YORK, Aug. 4 (UPI) -- NFL commissioner Roger Goodell dismissed tampering charges levied by Green Bay against Minnesota involving quarterback Brett Favre.
"None of those conversations suggest that Favre was soliciting a job or that other teams were soliciting his services," Goodell said.
Favre was reinstated by the league after a brief retirement. Before filing reinstatement papers, it was reported that Favre had spoken with Vikings offensive coordinator Darrell Bevell, a former Packers assistant and a close friend.
Monday's statement from the NFL acknowledged conversations between Favre and Vikings coaches, but said none of the talks involved the 38-year-old Favre trying to find out if the team was interested in his services.
The Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel had reported that the Packers and Vikings had preliminary discussions about Favre, a report Minnesota Coach Brad Childress denied.
The Packers have said Aaron Rodgers will be Favre's successor as starting quarterback. Last season, Favre led the Packers to the NFC Championship Game after throwing for 4,155 yards with 28 touchdowns.
