MINNEAPOLIS The Minnesota Vikings declined Thursday to talk about allegations by the Green Bay Packers that they made inappropriate contact with quarterback Brett Favre. Vikings spokesman Bob Hagan issued a two-sentence statement on Thursday. It said the Vikings "are not commenting on the issue. These types of matters are handled by the league."

The Carolina Panthers signed linebacker Dan Connor, the club announced Thursday.

The Minnesota Vikings declined to comment about allegations that they made inappropriate contact with Green Bay quarterback Brett Favre.

Below we take a capsule look at the training camp missions of the 16 teams of the National Football Conference, with reporting dates and sites included for your perusal. AFC training camp previews can be found by following the "news" link at sportsnetwork.com:

MILWAUKEE The Green Bay Packers have filed tampering charges against the Minnesota Vikings alleging the team made inappropriate contact with Brett Favre, a person familiar with the Packers' complaint told The Associated Press Wednesday night.

The Baltimore Ravens have reportedly come to terms with quarterback Joe Flacco, their first-round draft pick.

OWINGS MILLS, Md. The Baltimore Ravens have agreed in principle to a five-year deal with first-round draft pick Joe Flacco on a contract with a maximum value of $30 million that includes $8.75 million in guaranteed money for the quarterback.

The Brett Favre retirement story continues to make interesting news with two developments on Wednesday, including a tampering claim.

The San Francisco 49ers signed second-round draft choice Chilo Rachal on Wednesday. The guard/tackle was chosen 39th overall in April's draft out of Southern California.

MILWAUKEE Brett Favre says he's tempted to show up at the Green Bay Packers' training camp just to call the team's "bluff."

LAS VEGAS Two men accused of abducting, beating and robbing NFL player Javon Walker got new lawyers and another court date Tuesday from a judge who told them he'll consider requests to reduce bail later this month.

The New York Giants signed wide receiver Mario Manningham on Tuesday.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. All Pro defensive tackle Albert Haynesworth doesn't have the security of the long-term contract with the guaranteed money he wanted. What he does have is a one-year deal paying him $7.25 million and a season to make his case that he deserves what he's asking.

TAMPA, Fla. Injured Yankees outfielders Hideki Matsui and Johnny Damon could be sidelined longer than first expected.

IRVING, Texas Dallas Cowboys safety Ken Hamlin won't have to wait until after the season for a long-term contract.

TEMPE, Ariz. The Arizona Cardinals have signed third-round draft choice Early Doucet to a three-year deal. Terms weren't disclosed. The wide receiver led the national champion LSU Tigers last year with 57 receptions for 525 yards and five touchdowns.

ALAMEDA, Calif. The Oakland Raiders and star cornerback Nnamdi Asomugha failed to agree on a long-term contract before Tuesday's deadline for franchised players.

Peyton Manning's streak of 160 straight starts doesn't appear in serious danger after minor knee surgery. But the superstar quarterback's medical problems - an infected bursa sac in his left knee - only adds to the long injury list the Indianapolis Colts will face when they open training camp July 25.

The Chicago Bears have signed running back Kevin Jones to a one-year contract.