–ESPN reports Minnesota Vikings Head Coach Brad Childress said he will not set a deadline for Pro Bowl QB Brett Favre to make a decision on his future with the team.

–Dave Hutchinson (The Star Ledger) reports the New York Jets are leaning toward releasing CB Donald Strickland this offseason.

–Doug Roberson (Atlanta Journal-Constitution) reports the Buffalo Bills hired Georgia Tech Recruiting Coordinator and Defensive Line Coach Giff Smith as their Outside Linebackers Coach Tuesday, Jan. 26.