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There was a time when New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers was an understudy to Brett Favre on the Green Bay Packers. Both players are now NFL legends, but Rodgers will hope that he doesn’t pay the same price for it that Favre did. Rodgers was somber about Favre’s Parkinson’s diagnosis, via Heavy’s Paul Andrew […]

Former New York Jets host Jenn Sterger broke her silence following Brett Favre’s announcement of his recent Parkinson’s disease diagnosis on September 24. Sterger, who accused the Pro Football Hall of Famer of sending her unsolicited explicit photos during his time with the Jets in 2008, took to Instagram to express her thoughts, USAToday reports. […]

Former Green Bay Packers’ Hall of Fame quarterback Brett Favre revealed during his testimony before Congress that he was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease. Afterward, Favre took to social media to show gratitude to his fans, well-wishers and to thank God for the blessings in his life. “First, I want to thank God for all He […]

Former Green Bay Packers legendary quarterback Brett Favre is revealing he has Parkinson’s Disease. The retired NFL star revealed his diagnosis while addressing Congress Tuesday about welfare reform, per CBS Sports. Pro Football Hall of Fame quarterback Brett Favre, speaking now at a Congressional hearing on welfare misspending and reform, says he has recently been […]

Leave it to NFL legend Brett Favre to stir up more controversy. When he’s not filing frivolous lawsuits or being investigated for welfare fraud, Favre can apparently be found on Twitter, on his digital soapbox, telling everyone what makes an American unpatriotic. “If you’re born in the USA or an American citizen and you put […]

New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers has at least one former NFL quarterback cheering him on. Former Rodgers teammate and Super Bowl champion quarterback Brett Favre thinks Rodgers has what it takes to lead New York to the AFC Championship. #BrettFavre tells @TMZ_Sports that as long as #AaronRodgers stays healthy this season — the Jets […]

Brett Favre and Shannon Sharpe have been at each other for years on end now. The Green Bay Packers legend and Pro Football Hall of Famer did not at all like what the tight end said about his involvement in the Mississippi welfare scandal. Now, it looks like the Denver Broncos great and ESPN host […]

Apparently, Toby Keith stopped chemo shortly before his death. Details about his decision were brought to light by his longtime buddy, ex-NFL quarterback Brett Favre. In an interview with TMZ Sports, Favre discussed what was happening with the country star, his health, and how concerned he was, PEOPLE reported. Toby Keith’s health was in major […]

The Green Bay Packers’ efforts to upset the San Francisco 49ers in the NFL playoffs came up just short, losing 24-21 in a back-and-forth game. Jordan Love’s first season as the starting quarterback was very impressive but its final play was a rotten interception, allowing the Niners to win 24-21 and advance to the NFC […]

The fact that it’s 2024 and the headline to this article would start with “How Browns quarterback Joe Flacco” is insane for many reasons, but the fact that the back half of the headline concludes with “can surpass Tom Brady, Brett Favre in NFL Playoff history” is beyond insane. Mind-blowing is the adjective I’d be […]

Whether or not fans and other players like it, the quarterback is king in the NFL. Hence, almost 40 signal-callers have been named regular season MVP. One of the occasions where another player has been awarded came when Detroit Lions great Barry Sanders was recognized in 1997-98. But even then, he had to share the […]

At this point, the Detroit Lions and Green Bay Packers are more accustomed to spending Thanksgiving together than the pilgrims and Native Americans were. Yesterday’s meeting between the Lions and Packers was their 22nd Thanksgiving Day showdown, the most in NFL history. Coming into the game, the Lions had a 12-8-1 advantage over the Pack […]

Former NFL QB Brett Favre attempted to sue former TE Shannon Sharpe for defamation over comments Sharpe made during a 2022 episode of FS1’s Undisputed. However, the lawsuit has been dismissed by a Mississippi federal judge, per Yahoo Sports. Brett Favre-Shannon Sharpe case dismissed Sharpe discussed the ongoing misappropriated funds case in Mississippi on his […]

The Green Bay Packers, a team steeped in football history, have seen their share of legendary quarterbacks. From Bart Starr to Brett Favre to the indomitable Aaron Rodgers, the Packers have enjoyed a rich lineage of elite signal-callers. For Packers fans, success at the quarterback position isn’t just a luxury; it’s an expectation. That’s what […]

Before Deion Sanders was hired at Jackson State, Brett Favre wanted him to coach at Southern Miss per his comments on TMZ Sports. According to Favre, he tried to recruit him to coach the Golden Eagles when Shedeur Sanders was in high school. Favre hoped that Sanders would replace Jay Hopson, who resigned in 2020. […]

The Green Bay Packers are preparing for a new era as Jordan Love will be their starting QB in 2023. Green Bay had a fairly similar transition when Aaron Rodgers took over for Brett Favre. However, Colin Cowherd thinks Love’s situation is different, per the Herd w/Colin Cowherd on Twitter. Cowherd explained how the NFL […]

It doesn’t come as a surprise that plenty of athletes including NFL players sport a bearded look. Although it has no links to improving athletic performance, the beard does give a player his signature look in terms of aesthetics. Throughout the years, we’ve seen NFL players showcase some of the best beards on the field. […]

The Green Bay Packers are monitoring Brett Favre’s alleged welfare fraud scheme, according to Sports Illustrated’s Bill Huber. Favre is a part of a scandal recently outlined by Sports Illustrated, in which he repeated demands for grant money. There is a possibility he will be indicted. Huber said the Packers are monitoring Favre’s scandal but […]

NFL Hall of Famer Brett Favre had his text messages regarding the Mississippi welfare scandal revealed to the general public, via Michael Rosenberg of Sports Illustrated. The revealing texts exposed just how deep Favre was into the welfare scandal. U.S. Attorney Brad Pigott felt that Favre’s actions went way beyond the line of legality. “Brett […]

Making it in the NFL requires perseverance, effort, and great character. While some of these players have made personal choices that led them to succeed, their principles and upbringing stemmed from their parents. While some NFL players had football parents to show them the ropes, others had parents who work in a world far away […]

Green Bay Packers legend and NFL Hall of Famer Brett Favre has seemingly dropped his defamation case against podcast host Pat McAfee. Favre claimed that the former punter uses “malicious lies” to taint his reputation. His beef with McAfee started over the retired quarterback’s involvement in a Mississippi welfare scandal. “Every time [Favre’s] name gets […]

Aaron Rodgers is on a similar career trajectory to Brett Favre. Favre played 16 seasons with the Green Bay Packers before ending up on the New York Jets in 2008. Meanwhile, Rodgers has been with the Packers since 2005, but will play for the Jets in 2023 following New York’s trade with Green Bay. Rodgers […]

Brett Favre knows Aaron Rodgers and understands implicitly what the veteran quarterback is going through after being traded to the New York Jets. So, his opinion holds weight about how Rodgers will handle things after starring for 18 seasons with the Green Bay Packers. “Aaron will do great,” Favre told ESPN on Wednesday. “He will […]

Another person once in the limelight has become embroiled in the same Mississippi welfare scandal that has revolved around NFL legend Brett Favre. Former professional wrestler Ted DiBiase Jr., son of WWE Hall of Famer “Million Dollar Man” Ted DiBiase, is being charged with fraud and theft of funds, via Ken Dilanian of NBC News. […]

Retirement is a chapter that everyone must go through, including NFL athletes. As we all know, football isn’t forever given that age often catches up to the body. While some NFL players have happily retired from the game, others have yet to move on. Although a lot would become coaches or analysts, some found that […]

The latest chapter between Pat McAfee versus Brett Favre is underway after the popular sports personality posted quite the mouthful on Twitter in response to the Hall of Fame quarterback’s ongoing defamation lawsuit against him. “As of a few moments ago, I have filed for the dismissal of Brett Favre’s defamation lawsuit against me in […]

Brett Favre is one of the greatest quarterbacks in NFL history, but he continues to find himself in some interesting legal situations. The latest issue for Favre is defamation, according to him, and he recently sued Pat McAfee, Shannon Sharpe, and an auditor from Mississippi named Shad White for ruining his reputation. Not much is […]

Aaron Rodgers made a ton of headlines in his appearance on The Pat McAfee Show, the biggest one that he intends to play for the New York Jets, but he also claimed that he is arguably the best player in Packers history. “I’m debatably the best player in franchise history,” Rodgers said on The Pat […]

Some NFL stars are great from the get-go. However, adjusting to the NFL isn’t always easy. As a result, there are also stars who were late-bloomers. There’s simply nothing wrong with being a late-bloomer. In fact, it’s better late than never for these players to blossom into stars. For this piece, let’s take a look […]

Last week, Brett Favre, along with his lawyer Eric Herschmann, filed three defamation lawsuits against Pat McAfee (and others). The lawsuits by Favre and his lawyer stem from comments made by the defendants about his alleged role in a welfare scandal, where he’s accused of taking funds dedicated to needy families in Mississippi. In response […]

Brett Favre has made another enemy. The Hall of Fame quarterback went on a suing spree Friday, alleging that claims made against him in the midst of a Mississippi State welfare fraud case were defamatory. The accused include Mississippi State Auditor Shad White, Fox Sports pundit Shannon Sharpe and podcast host, analyst, former punter and […]

Brett Favre gained a lot of attention recently due to his involvement in a massive fraud scandal in Mississippi, his home state. The former Green Bay Packers star QB was reportedly in the embezzlement of funds meant for the welfare section of the state. Naturally, this gained media attention, with many sports talk shows taking […]

Scandal will always turn a profit. A Brett Favre Minnesota Vikings jersey that was worn in the infamous 2009 NFC Championship Game versus the “Bountygate” New Orleans Saints is now up for auction, according to the Green Bay Press-Gazette’s Scott Venci. The No. 4 jersey, which was worn in the second-half and overtime of the […]

Green Bay Packers kicker Mason Crosby has been a mainstay for the franchise, and he just made history on Christmas Day against the Miami Dolphins. With his opening kickoff, Crosby broke Brett Favre’s franchise record for consecutive regular-season games played with 256, according to Packers reporter Wes Hodkiewicz. Crosby is now tied with London Fletcher […]

For Green Bay Packers superstar Aaron Rodgers, there is no question who are the best quarterbacks in NFL history. When asked about his Top 5 QBs of all time on Serge Ibaka’s “How Hungry Are You?” show, Rodgers didn’t hesitate in his answer. However, while he initially refused to put his name on the list, […]

Patrick Mahomes seemingly makes history every time he steps onto the field. This Sunday was no different, as the Kansas City Chiefs star joined an exclusive group of quarterbacks in the NFL record books. In Week 15 vs. the Texans, Mahomes joined the likes of Brett Favre, Peyton Manning, and Drew Brees as the only […]

Brett Favre remains embattled in the scandal in which he is accused of siphoning Mississippi welfare funds for his own personal gain. The former NFL quarterback has admitted to no wrongdoing on his part and is looking to get out of the legal mess he got himself into. According to Anthony Olivieri of ESPN, Favre’s legal […]

Brett Favre’s welfare fraud case has added a new wrinkle. According to ESPN, two companies Favre has advocated for “overstated their NFL connections” and “exaggerated the known effectiveness of their drugs” in order to raise money for their failing businesses. Jake VanLandingham, who owns the two companies in question, Prevacus and PresolMD, has reportedly taken […]

Brett Favre’s welfare fraud scandal continues to look worse with each new update. As details come out about him using money for those in need to fund a new stadium at the University of Southern Mississippi, Favre has spoken out. In a statement submitted to Fox News, Brett Favre said that he has done nothing […]