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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 […]

At the center of a public corruption scandal in Mississippi, former Green Bay Packers franchise cornerstone Brett Favre has added Eric Herschmann to his legal team, according to Axios. Herschmann previously represented President Donald Trump during the former president’s first impeachment trial. Axios reported Herschmann did not initially want to take on the case before […]

More details have emerged on Brett Favre’s highly-publicized welfare scandal, and unfortunately for the Green Bay Packers icon, things are looking worse for him as the weeks go by. In a recent report by Katie Strang and Kalyn Kahler of The Athletic, it has now been revealed that Favre’s charitable foundation allegedly sent money meant for young […]

The hits keep coming for Brett Favre – and for good reason. The former NFL MVP was implicated, though not charged in the massive Mississippi welfare funds scandal that saw millions in public funds being misappropriated towards building a volleyball training facility. At first, it was reported that the text messages that Favre exchanged with […]

The welfare funds scandal has been dragging Brett Favre’s name in the mud over the past news cycle. The Super Bowl-winning quarterback had been involved with the misappropriation of millions in welfare funds in order to push for building a new volleyball facility for his alma mater, the University of Souther Mississippi. One of the […]

Last week, a scandal broke that revealed former Green Bay Packers legendary quarterback Brett Favre had allegedly help funnel millions of dollars that were designed for welfare programs to the University of Mississippi to help build a new volleyball facility in 2017. Favre’s daughter began attending the University of Mississippi and played volleyball starting in […]

Brett Favre is not someone new to controversies, so when a new one came into the picture, an old ones did as well with Jenn Sterger throwing massive shade at the former Green Bay Packers quarterback over his alleged involvement in a welfare fund scandal in Mississippi. When a new report emerged on Tuesday containing […]

Green Bay Packers icon Brett Favre is in hot water right now after a shocking new detail in his welfare scandal has emerged. As it turns out, Favre may have received some solicited help from former United States Governor Phil Bryant in securing federal welfare funds in order to build a new volleyball stadium at […]

Aaron Rodgers had an MVP season in 2021, but that was not enough for the Green Bay Packers to go all the way and win the Super Bowl. Instead, they wasted yet another sparkling season from the future Hall of Famer quarterback by getting bounced out early in the playoffs, losing to the San Francisco […]

Brett Favre’s days in the spotlight as a football player are long gone. This time, he is in a different light, as the Federal Bureau of Investigation now appears to be on top of him, as authorities continue their investigation of the former Green Bay Packers quarterback;’s involvement in a welfare fund scandal in Mississippi. […]

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers has noted similarities between himself, Jordan Love, and Brett Favre. Both Aaron Rodgers and Jordan Love have faced similar career paths during the early days of their time in the NFL. When Aaron Rodgers arrived in Green Bay in 2005, he was slotted behind Brett Favre. Jordan Love, who […]

20 years playing in the NFL is a very long time. That’s also a lot of hits you’re taking on a weekly basis, especially as a QB. Green Bay Packers legend Brett Favre got used to it, but he truly never knew how often he actually had a concussion. After learning more about the injury, […]

Green Bay Packers legend Brett Favre has been under fire recently as he’s dealing with a welfare scandal in the state of Mississippi. He’s being accused of accepting payments of up to $1 million dollars after no-showing speaking events. It was previously believed everything was clearing up, but it appears another wild turn in the […]

Brett Favre’s name has been in the headlines recently for all the wrong reasons. A few months ago, the former Green Bay Packers QB was incriminated in a massive $8 million welfare fund scandal. Now, more testimony has come to light, further incriminating Favre in this massive news. A testimony from Nancy New (who was […]

In recent years, retired NFL stars have taken their talents to the booth, trying their hands at commentating. This includes Tony Romo and the brother duo of Payton and Eli Manning. Up next is Tom Brady. When he retires (again), the quarterback has a $375 million, 10-year contract as the lead NFL analyst for Fox […]

Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Davante Adams will be playing without Green Bay Packers star Aaron Rodgers for the first time in his career in 2022. While Adams will be playing with a former college buddy in Raiders quarterback Derek Carr, there’s still the potential for a drop-off in performance. Consider Packers legend Brett Favre […]

Hall of Fame quarterback Brett Favre continues to find himself in hot water due to a welfare scandal in Mississippi. On Monday, the Green Bay Packers legend was sued by the Mississippi Department of Human Services, along with three former professional wrestlers and others in an attempt to recover millions of dollars in welfare meant to […]

In October last year, former Green Bay Packers and Minnesota Vikings legend Brett Favre generated headlines … for the wrong reasons. The quarterback was involved in a scandal that featured him accepting a sum of $1.1 million for a speaking appearance he no-showed back in 2017 and 2018. Now, new texts show that the scandal […]

On Tuesday, a massive blockbuster trade shook the NFL world. The Seattle Seahawks sent future Hall of Fame quarterback Russell Wilson to the Denver Broncos for a number of high-value draft picks and three players. That got us thinking, what are some of the other blockbuster trades that changed the landscape of football. Click here […]

Green Bay Packers legend Brett Favre has nothing but incredible words to say to former Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady, who officially announced his retirement earlier in the week. In his recent appearance on SiriusXM NFL Radio, Favre shared what makes Brady really great. His accolades aside, the longevity and consistency that the seven-time […]

After much speculation over the past week, now-former Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady elected to call it a career on Tuesday after 22 seasons in the NFL. Longtime Green Bay Packers quarterback Brett Favre watched Brady’s career as both a competitor and as a fan. As the Hall of Fame passer explained to SiriusXM […]

The Green Bay Packers season ended unexpectedly Saturday night in a divisional round loss to the San Francisco 49ers. With the Packers eliminated from the playoffs early once again, talk has focused on the future of Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers. Former Packers quarterback and Green Bay legend, Brett Favre, shared his thoughts on the radio […]