Such a deal...

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  http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/chi-31-favre-packersjul31,0,2844610.story

  Packers try to buy off Favre for $20 million

  QB likely to report to camp on Friday to force a move

By Pete Dougherty | Green Bay Press Gazette
July 31, 2008

   Though NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell is waiting at least one more day to reinstate Brett Favre, neither that extra time nor a $20 million offer from the team to stay retired will resolve the Green Bay Packers' impasse with their record-setting quarterback or prevent him from reporting to training camp. ...