Brett Favre stuck to the script, declining to address his public rift with the Green Bay Packers in an appearance at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis., yesterday.

In town to present former teammate Frank Winters for induction into the Packers' Hall of Fame at a banquet last night, Favre briefly spoke with reporters about his former center's career before abruptly stepping off the stage and ducking out a side door. But Favre did pause to praise the place where he used to play -- and now is trying to play his way out of.

"That's the thing about Green Bay," said Favre, who spoke for about three minutes. "It's a special place. There's a lot of tradition.

"You think of the Packers, you think of all these great names, and to be a part of that -- and I know Frank feels honored -- is a special thing. I'm thankful that he asked me to be here."

Winters said he was glad Favre kept his commitment to present him to the Packers' Hall of Fame despite the fact that it might be an awkward situation.

"There's a lot of people probably, around the NFL and the United States probably thinking Brett wouldn't show up today," said Winters. "But I knew deep down inside he would, and he told me he would be here, and it's a great honor."

Redskins

Washington and rookie tight end Fred Davis agreed to a $3.5 million, four-year contract, a day before training camp opens. The deal includes a $1.8 million signing bonus for the 6-foot-4, 247-pound Davis, who was taken in the second round, 48th overall, out of Southern California in April's NFL draft.