The Brett Favre story is taking yet another turn on Tuesday.

Favre emerged from a plane in Minnesota on Tuesday, with the expectation that he will rejoin the Vikings. Three teammates, Jared Allen, Steve Hutchinson and Ryan Longwell, were absent from practice earlier in the day and went to Mississippi to recruit Favre.

Fox Sports reported that Favre told his teammates that he is back in for another season. NFL Network also reported Favre would rejoin the Vikings.

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Also, Favre's official website sent out an e-mail today saying, "Stay tuned for breaking news from the Minnesota Vikings today on Brett Favre's possible return." (via PFT)

The Vikings have not confirmed the news. Favre's agent, Bus Cook, has not returned messages from USA TODAY.

Favre's trip north comes exactly one year after news broke that he would emerge from retirement for the second year in a row and would sign with the Vikings.

His first season in Minnesota ended with a loss in the NFC title game in New Orleans. Favre, 40, then had surgery on his left ankle in May. He has said since then he couldn't commit to another year until he was satisfied his body could endure it.

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Head coach Brad Childress said in late July that Favre would only need "two or three" weeks of preparation before the regular season. The Vikings' first game in three weeks from Thursday against the Saints.

Update, 3:20 p.m. ET: NFL Network reported Favre left Mississippi on a plane at 2:2o p.m. ET headed for Minnesota.

Update, 4:05 p.m. ET: Favre's website said it is "awaiting a statement soon from the Vikings. As soon as this is available we will pass it along."

Update, 4:50 p.m. ET: TV cameras showed Favre getting off a plane in Minnesota and getting into a black SUV.

Update, 5:45 p.m. ET: Vikings TE Visanthe Shiancoe said on Twitter there was a "circus in Winter Park" at the team facility.

-- Sean Leahy