Brett Favre told ESPN's Ed Werder in Hattiesburg, Miss., on Wednesday that he has not made any decision about returning to play for the Minnesota Vikings this season and said he will play if healthy.

Brett Favre tossed a football around with high school players in Hattiesburg, Miss., on Wednesday. AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis

Favre's agent, Bus Cook, told The Associated Press on Wednesday that the quarterback has an appointment with Dr. James Andrews next week and will know more at that time. Andrews performed surgery on Favre's ankle in May.

"He's working out really hard and everything seems to indicate that if he is healthy and can contribute and play at the level that he has become accustomed to, he will play," Cook said.

Favre denied sending text messages to Vikings teammates and club officials that might have indicated he had decided to retire.

On Tuesday, Vikings tight end Visanthe Shiancoe said Favre texted his teammates and told them he plans to retire. Shiancoe added he did not receive any direct messages from Favre, but learned of the texts from several teammates.

"Shank, that's why I love him ... all right guys I gotta go," Favre said, when informed of Shiancoe's comments.