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Dan Wiederer began covering the Vikings in 2011, enthusiastically delivering insight on the team across the Star Tribune's print and digital products. Prior to joining the Access Vikings team, he spent seven seasons covering ACC basketball at The Fayetteville (N.C.) Observer. He also covered the Chicago Bears in 2003 and 2004. Follow him on Twitter @StribDW.
Mark Craig has covered football and the NFL the past 20 years, including the Browns from 1991-95 and the Vikings and the NFL since 2003. Since 2008, Craig has served as one of the 44 Pro Football Hall of Fame selectors. He can be followed on Twitter at @markcraignfl.
Report: Favre consults with Andrews
Posted by: under Vikings, Brad Childress, Vikings injury report, Brad Childress, Brett Favre, Tarvaris Jackson, Vikings quarterbacks Updated: October 26, 2010 - 9:10 PM
Vikings quarterback Brett Favre has consulted with the doctor who performed the offseason operation on his oft-injured left ankle, according to NFL.com. Favre, 41, suffered a stress fracture in his left ankle and an "avulsion" fracture in his left heel bone in the Vikings' 28-24 loss Sunday night at Green Bay.
Dr. James Andrews did arthroscopic surgery on Favre's left ankle last spring to remove scar tissue and bone spurs. Favre wanted to get further information from Andrews, according to NFL. com. Vikings coach Brad Childress said Favre was in a walking boot on Monday but that the fractures would not require surgery.
Childress said Tuesday during an appearance on Sirius NFL Radio that Favre was "still hobbling around pretty good." Added Childress: "Obviously, he's going to do everything in his power, yesterday, today, tomorrow, to see what he can do but right now I'm not overly optimistic. Although if there's anybody that seems like they can make it to the dance it would be him."
Favre has started an NFL-record 291 consecutive games and Childress did not rule him out of Sunday's game at New England during his news conference on Monday. The NFL.com report said Favre is trying to keep the swelling down and is staying off the ankle as much as possible. He also hasn't ruled out playing Sunday.
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