Rumor: Eagles interested in Brett Favre. Wow.

Say it ain't so.

Normally, I don't put much credence into what Howard Eskin puts out there, but this rumor is just too insane: once they trade Kevin Kolb, the Eagles might look to sign Brett Favre to be the backup quarterback. Let that sink in for a minute.

According to Jeff McLane of Philly.com, the Eagles didn't deny that they were interested, so this story might have some legs. Andy Reid and Favre go way back and he certainly knows the offense, so it actually makes some sense, except for the fact that Favre is 41 and supposedly retired again. There is no word right now if Favre wants to play in Philly or if he is even willing to be a backup quarterback.

The Eagles have brought the circus to town just for a backup quarterback before, so who says they won't do it again? There is no denying that Favre knows the offense but how much of a glutton for media attention must this team be to bring in the ol' gunslinger? I know the Eagles need a proven backup quarterback who can step in for the oft-injured Michael Vick but this is pretty ridiculous.

Eagles vs. Vikings Week 16 Inactives: Favre out

The Eagles and Vikings have announced their inactive players for their Week 16 game:

Eagles: LB Shawn Bradley, LB Keenan Clayton, T Austin Howard, CB Brandon Hughes, QB Mike Kafka, CB Gerard Lawson, DE Daniel Te'o-Nesheim, G Reggie Wells

Vikings: WR Hank Baskett, QB Rhett Bomar, DT Fred Evans, QB Brett Favre, S Tyrell Johnson, WR Greg Lewis, T Thomas Welch, S Madieu Williams

No surprise inactives for the Eagles this week. With newest Eagle Gerard Lawson inactive, expect Chad Hall to return kicks. Derrick Burgess is active for the first time since the Eagles signed him.

As for the Vikings, Favre failed to pass his concussion tests so they will turn to Joe Webb to start at quarterback. Stud running back Adrian Peterson is playing but will likely be limited.

With the division wrapped up, this isn't a huge game for the Eagles, but they can still get a first round bye if they win out and get some help. GO BIRDS!