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He underwent an arthroscopic procedure to repair a partially torn biceps in late May. The process of Favre playing in Minnesota is far enough down the road that he reportedly has agreed to a contract with the Vikings, although it has yet to be signed.

Favre and the Vikings both agree that a decision is going to need to be made before the team reports to training camp in late July.

OFFSEASON STANDOUT: WR Jaymar Johnson, a sixth-round pick in 2008 who spent the season on the practice squad, has added about 17 pounds to his 6-foot frame and looks far more prepared for the NFL this season. Johnson will be in a tough competition for a roster spot but considering the confidence he displayed during offseason workouts it appears he is prepared to take the next step.

LINEUP WATCH: DE Brian Robison served as a backup to Pro Bowl right end Jared Allen last season and also showed his versatility by moving inside on certain passing downs. Robison, who is 6-3, 267 pounds, has been working hard this offseason and appears ready to compete with left end Ray Edwards for a starting spot. The key would be how Robison holds up against the run but there seems to be a confidence he could handle that aspect of things.

ROOKIE IMPRESSIONS: The Vikings selected WR Percy Harvin with their first-round pick despite questions about his character. The fact he reportedly tested positive for marijuana at the NFL Scouting Combine did not help matters. But once Harvin participated in offseason practices it became clear why the Vikings were willing to take the risk. Harvin already appears to be one of the best athletes on the Vikings and the fact he could end up being used on punt and kickoff returns makes him that much more valuable.

INJURY WATCH: CB Charles Gordon suffered a gruesome season-ending injury to his ankle and leg last November while attempting to return a punt against Green Bay. Gordon continues to rehab the injury and is not back on the field yet. When he does get back, he will attempt to compete for a job in the Vikings' nickel defense. Gordon was being used in that role before getting hurt.

CONTRACT TO WATCH: CB Antoine Winfield did not take part in any OTA sessions and also missed the mandatory minicamp, although in the latter case coach Brad Childress said it was because Winfield was attending a funeral. Nonetheless, it's clear Winfield is not happy that contract talks broke down on a new deal in May and as he enters the last season of his current deal the veteran wants to get something done. It's too early to say whether Winfield would stay away from training camp but that possibility can't be dismissed.

--Free agent WR Marvin Harrison is on the Vikings' radar, according to a report in the St. Paul Pioneer Press. Harrison, who turns 37 in August, was unwilling to accept a pay cut and was released by the Colts on Feb. 25. Harrison is second in NFL history with 1,102 receptions, had 60 last season -- Bobby Wade led the Vikings in receptions with 53 in 2008 -- and has been slowed by a knee injury since the 2008 season.

--Vikings coach Brad Childress on what he told quarterbacks Tarvaris Jackson and Sage Rosenfels about the potential arrival of Brett Favre in Minnesota. "I said to them that you know what? 'You can't know (what's going to happen) because (Favre) doesn't know and I don't know. But it would be a bad deal for you not to do anything over the summer,'" Childress said on KFAN Radio in the Twin Cities. "In the last couple seasons here, somewhere, somehow, the same thing I told Tarvaris last year, 'We're going to need you.' Gus (Frerotte) went down (in 2008, Jackson) was able to come in and help us win a couple of football games. You look at it now. Sixty odd starting quarterbacks two years ago in the National Football League (were used), whether it's for a play, a series, a game, a couple games, you need all those guys. You need all 53 guys on your roster."

--While there has been talk that Favre was a less-than-ideal teammate with the Jets last season, in part because he did not dress in the locker room, Childress has no such concerns. "I talked to (former Vikings fullback) Tony Richardson, who was his teammate at the Jets, and he had nothing but great things to say about him," Childress said. "Did I get into did he have a separate locker? It's hard for me to see that and, of course, I know how Winter Park is set up. I think he'll be a great locker room guy. He's probably one of the better practical jokers out there over the course of 16 years (in Green Bay) and he's not afraid to give it to anybody. I think he'll be a tremendous teammate as well."

--Vikings left guard Steve Hutchinson was named to an NFL all-decade team by NFL.com. Hutchinson, a six-time Pro Bowl selection, and Alan Faneca were the two offensive guards.

--The Vikings released three rookie free agents they signed after the draft. The list includes quarterback Sean Glennon, offensive lineman Bobby Lepori and tight end Nick Walker.

QUOTE TO NOTE: "Does he have the endurance and the stamina in that arm yet? He doesn't know that yet. He's got to build some endurance in that and see if he thinks he can get it back to where he wants to get it to." -- Vikings coach Brad Childress talking about quarterback Brett Favre and his possible comeback on KFAN Radio in Minneapolis.

The Vikings reached a four-year agreement with seventh-round safety Jamarca Sanford out of Ole Miss.

Minnesota has four more draft picks to sign, including wide receiver Percy Harvin; offensive tackle Phil Loadholt; cornerback Asher Allen; and linebacker Jasper Brinkley.

FRANCHISE PLAYER: None.

TRANSITION PLAYER: None.

UNRESTRICTED FREE AGENTS (not tendered)

--DT Kenderick Allen (not tendered as UFA June 1).

--S Michael Boulware (not tendered as UFA June 1).

--LB Napoleon Harris (not tendered as UFA June 1).

--LB Dontarrious Thomas (not tendered as UFA June 1).

--DT Ellis Wyms (not tendered as UFA June 1).

RESTRICTED FREE AGENTS: None.

EXCLUSIVE RIGHTS FREE AGENTS: None.

DRAFT CHOICES SIGNED

--LB Jasper Brinkley (5/150): Terms unknown.

--S Jamarca Sanford (7/231): Terms unknown.

PLAYERS RE-SIGNED

--DT Fred Evans: RFA; $1.545M/1 yr.

--LB Heath Farwell: UFA; $7.75M/2 yrs, $3.25M SB.

--CB Charles Gordon: Potential RFA; $535,000/1 yr plus incentives.

--DE Otis Grigsby: Not tendered as RFA; $535,000/1 yr.

--DT Jimmy Kennedy: UFA; 1 yr, terms unknown.

--TE Jim Kleinsasser: UFA; $9M/3 yrs, guarantee unknown.

--DE Jayme Mitchell: Potential RFA; 2 yrs, terms unknown.

--CB Benny Sapp: UFA; 1 yr, terms unknown.

--FB Naufahu Tahi: RFA; $1.4M/1 yr, $500,000 guaranteed (matched Bengals offer).

PLAYERS ACQUIRED

--WR Glenn Holt: Not tendered as RFA by Bengals; 1 yr, terms unknown.

--CB Karl Paymah: UFA Broncos; $1.55M/1 yr.

--QB Sage Rosenfels (trade Texans).

PLAYERS LOST

--C Matt Birk: UFA Ravens; $12M/3 yrs, $6M guaranteed.

--LB Vinny Ciurciu (released).

--QB Gus Frerotte (released).

--RB Maurice Hicks (released).

--OT Marcus Johnson: UFA Raiders; terms unknown.

--S Darren Sharper: UFA Saints; $1.7M/1 yr, $200,000 SB.