MARSHALL, Minn. — The Minnesota Vikings have spoken: Yes, they're interested in Brett Favre.

The Vikings broke their silence yesterday, with president Mark Wilf saying the team is considering the supposedly retired star.

"He's a Hall of Fame quarterback. He's a great competitor," Wilf said. "Ultimately, you'll have to ask Brett what his plans are, but sure there's interest in Brett Favre. But again, it's part of a process we have in general with any of our players. We're always looking to make our team better."

Several conflicting and contradictory media reports swirled last week about the possibility of Favre, who retired for the second time at the end of last season, returning to play for the Vikings.

Neither Favre nor the Vikings commented last week, which only added to the confusing situation.

Favre was released by the New York Jets on April 28 and issued a statement that said, "At this time, I am retired and have no intention of returning to football."

He hasn't been heard from since.

"That type of decision is up to Brett Favre, and I'll leave it to Brett Favre to give you that answer," Wilf said.

His agent, Bus Cook, has said that Favre remains retired to his knowledge. Cook did not immediately return a phone message from the Associated Press yesterday.

BROWNS

Stallworth free on bail: Cleveland Browns wide receiver Donte Stallworth, free on $200,000 bail on a DUI manslaughter charge, has been cleared to travel this week from Miami to Atlanta for a medical visit.

A Miami-Dade County judge yesterday approved Stallworth's request for Thursday's one-day trip. The reason for the visit was not disclosed at a brief hearing.

The 28-year-old Stallworth is charged with driving drunk March 14 when he struck and killed 59-year-old Mario Reyes. Stallworth faces a maximum 15-year prison sentence if convicted. An arraignment hearing is set next week for Stallworth to enter a plea.

ELSEWHERE

Cowboys: Special teams coach Joe DeCamillis was released from a Dallas hospital eight days after his neck was broken when the roof of the team's indoor practice facility collapsed during a storm. DeCamillis, 43, went home Sunday from Parkland Hospital, where he had surgery to stabilize fractured neck vertebrae two days after the May 2 collapse.

Suspension: NFL receiver Reggie Williams must serve two years of probation for cocaine possession in a case in which a Taser was used to subdue him. Williams yesterday pleaded guilty to possession of a controlled substance. A Houston judge sentenced the 25-year-old unrestricted free agent to deferred adjudication and fined Williams $200.

Vikings: Minnesota and Pro Bowl cornerback Antoine Winfield, who will make $6 million in the final season of his current six-year deal, are no longer talking about a new contract. Winfield's agent, Ashanti Webb, said yesterday that negotiations on an extension recently reached an impasse.