Brett Favre's rise and fall is focus of Netflix upcoming sports documentary series

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Christopher Kuhagen

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

Former Green Bay Packers quarterback Brett Favre has a legacy that puts him among the greatest of all time on the football field.

Off the field, including in his post-playing days, his legacy is much more complicated and controversial.

Netflix, in partnership with sports media company Front Office Sports, will chronicle the rise and fall of the football legend in "The Fall of Favre."

The one-hour feature, as part of Netflix's "Untold" sports documentary series, will air on the streaming service May 20.

The feature will discuss the harassment allegations levied against Favre during his one season with the New York Jets by a team host as well as the welfare scandal that he has been embroiled in over the last several years.

Front Office Sports said the feature showcases "the womanizing, hard-partying QB whose secrets were fiercely protected in provincial Green Bay."

Favre spent 16 years with the Packers, where he won three MVPs and led the team to the Super Bowl after the 1996 season.

When Favre played for the Jets after his run in Green Bay, team host Jenn Sterger alleged he harassed her in 2008. The NFL found that Favre didn't violate its workplace conduct policy, though the quarterback admitted to sending Sterger voicemails.

Favre, who retired from the NFL after the 2010 season, has also been linked to a fraud scheme in his home state of Mississippi that dates several years. State funds totaling $77 million for needy families were allegedly used to pay for other projects, including those that Favre advocated for, like a volleyball facility at Southern Mississippi.

TIMELINE: Brett Favre's involvement in the Mississippi welfare fraud scheme

Favre hasn't been charged with a crime and has denied any wrongdoing.

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He has said in the past that his name has been "unjustly smeared in the media." In 2023, Favre sued sports TV personalities Shannon Sharpe and Pat McAfee for defamation, as well as Mississippi State Auditor Shad White.

Mississippi also sued Favre in a civil case that sought to recover misspent welfare money. 

Favre, according to Netflix and Front Office Sports, declined to be interviewed for the feature.

From: https://www.jsonline.com/story/sports/nfl/packers/2025/04/14/brett-favre-netflix-fall-of-favre/83088491007/

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Packers legend Brett Favre to join Donald Trump at Green Bay event Wednesday

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Alison Dirr

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

Hall of Fame ex-Green Bay Packers quarterback Brett Favre will join former President Donald Trump at his event in Green Bay on Wednesday, according to the campaign.

Favre will be a special guest speaker at the event that will take place less than a week before the Nov. 5 election in which Trump and Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris are each vying for the White House.

Trump and Favre are expected to make remarks at the Resch Center in the Green Bay suburb of Ashwaubenon.

The candidates and their campaigns are each crisscrossing this critical swing state in the final days before the election. Trump will also be in Milwaukee next week while Harris will hold a rally in Madison.

Favre played 20 years in the NFL.

More:How old is Brett Favre? What to know about the former Packers quarterback, his Parkinson's diagnosis, concussions, welfare scandal

He was known as an ironman during his career, starting an NFL-record 321 consecutive games across 18½ seasons from 1992 to 2010.

He began his career with the Atlanta Falcons before being traded to the Packers in his second year, a transaction that changed the course of the organization. He became the first player in NFL history to win three straight MVP awards and turned the Packers into a perennial contender. Favre led Green Bay to a Super Bowl title after the 1996 season, its first in 35 years, and another Super Bowl appearance in 1997.

The Packers traded him to the New York Jets after he came out of retirement in 2008. He spent one season there before playing the final two years of his career with the Minnesota Vikings.

Favre, 55, announced last month that he had been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease, a movement disorder that affects the nervous system.

Favre suffered numerous concussions during his playing career.

He announced the diagnosis during testimony at a congressional committee meeting about the misuse of federal Temporary Assistance for Needy Families funds in Mississippi.

Favre, a native of Mississippi, is embroiled in the scandal but has not been charged with a crime. He has denied wrongdoing.

(This story has been updated to add new information.)

Christopher Kuhagen and JR Radcliffe of the Journal Sentinel staff contributed to this story.

Alison Dirr can be reached at adirr@jrn.com.

From: https://www.jsonline.com/story/news/politics/elections/2024/10/25/packers-legend-brett-favre-to-join-donald-trump-in-green-bay/75852922007/

How many concussions did Brett Favre have during his NFL career?

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Christopher Kuhagen

Milwaukee Journal Sentine

Former Green Bay Packers quarterback Brett Favre suffered numerous concussions throughout his 20-year NFL career, and it's easy to draw a line between those injuries and the Parkinson's disease diagnosis that he revealed Tuesday.

While the causes for Parkinson's are largely unknown, a 2020 study revealed a link between concussions and brain and neurological diseases like Parkinson's and dementia. The study by the Family Medicine and Community Health noted that having a single concussion increased the risk of developing Parkinson's by 57% and dementia by 72%.

Here's what we know about Favre's concussion history in the NFL:

How many concussions did Brett Favre have during his NFL career?

In a 2018 interview on "Megyn Kelly Today," Favre said he had "three or four" concussions that he was aware of during his playing career but estimated the actual total to be much higher.

Favre added: "As we’re learning about concussions, there’s a term that’s often used in football and other sports. ... I got dinged. As Doctor (Bennet) Omalu, who was portrayed by Will Smith in the movie 'Concussion,' explained, 'dinged' is a concussion when you have ringing of the ears, seeing stars. That’s a concussion and, if that’s a concussion, I’ve had hundreds, probably thousands throughout my career, which is frightening."

How old is Brett Favre?

Brett Favre is 54. He turns 55 on Oct. 10. Parkinson’s disease usually starts around age 50 or older, the Mayo Clinic says.

WASHINGTON, DC - SEPTEMBER 24: Former NFL quarterback Brett Favre testifies before the House Ways and Means Committee at the Longworth House Office Building on September 24, 2024 in Washington, DC. Favre testified on reforming Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) and the misuse of welfare funds. (Photo by Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images)

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Packers fans celebrate Rodgers' record-setting Christmas game

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MILWAUKEE - The Green Bay Packers' win was another Christmas gift for fans Saturday, as was Aaron Rodgers' record-breaking performance.

Kelly's Bleachers is open 365 days a year, including what turned out to be an exciting Christmas Day for sports fans in Milwaukee.

"I mean, we had the Bucks game on, the Packers game on, everyone was cheering. It was great to see. Milwaukee loves its sports," Packers fan Derek Hoppe said.

The first Packers touchdown of the day was not just any six points; it was Rodgers' 443rd touchdown pass – breaking Brett Favre's record for passing scores in a Green Bay uniform.

"It was pretty amazing. I had no idea that it was going to happen today, and it was pretty cool. He seemed pretty excited on the screen," said Packers fan Julie Tric.

Sports fans watch the Packers and Bucks at Kelly's Bleachers on Christmas Day

"On Christmas? Hey, that’s pretty cool, too," Packers fan John Seidl said. "A little present for himself and for all the fans here."

Roughly 10 minutes after Rodgers made history, the Bucks secured a come-from-behind win over the Boston Celtics.

All the cheering was a welcome sound for business owners who almost didn't make it to Christmas this year.

"After last year with COVID, it was a very difficult year. We almost went under," said Patrick Guenther, co-owner of Kelly's Bleachers. "We came back strong with the Brewers season, obviously sports is a big part of our business."

After Rodgers broke the record, Favre came on the video board with a message congratulating him – and telling Rodgers to go get another Super Bowl.

From: https://www.fox6now.com/news/packers-aaron-rodgers-record-christmas

Packers beat Browns; Aaron Rodgers sets franchise TD mark

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Aaron Rodgers of the Green Bay Packers throws a pass in the first quarter against the Cleveland Browns at Lambeau Field on Dec. 25, 2021. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)

GREEN BAY, Wis. - Aaron Rodgers surpassed Brett Favre to become the Green Bay Packers' all-time leader in touchdown passes and the defense intercepted Baker Mayfield four times in a 24-22 victory over the Cleveland Browns on Saturday.

Rodgers went 24 of 34 for 202 yards with three touchdown passes to increase his career total to 445. Favre threw 508 touchdown passes during his Hall of Fame career, 442 of them with Green Bay.

But it was Green Bay’s defense that sealed the victory by sacking Mayfield five times and forcing him into his first career four-interception performance. All three of the Packers’ touchdowns came after Mayfield interceptions. The Packers (12-3) sealed the victory when Rasul Douglas picked off his second pass of the day with 43 seconds left.

Mayfield was 21 of 36 for 222 yards with two touchdowns as well as those four picks in his return from the reserve/COVID-19 list, which caused him to miss a 16-14 loss to the Las Vegas Raiders on Monday.

Nick Chubb ran for 126 yards and a touchdown to lead the Browns’ 219-yard rushing effort that kept them in the game.

Missing at least eight regulars because of complications related to COVID-19, the Browns trailed 24-12 in the third quarter but nearly came all the way back.

Cleveland (7-8) narrowed the deficit to 24-22 on Mayfield’s 5-yard pass to Anthony Schwartz with 4:31 left. The Browns then forced a punt and got the ball back at their 25 with 2:05 and three timeouts remaining. They had third-and-10 at the 50 when Douglas picked off Mayfield's pass intended for Donovan Peoples-Jones at the 40.

Darnell Savage and Chandon Sullivan also had interceptions. Rashan Gary had two of the Packers' five sacks against the Browns, whose offensive line was decimated with left tackle Jedrick Wills and center JC Tretter both on the COVID-19 list.

Until the Browns produced their second-half threat, the day belonged to Rodgers, who broke Favre’s record by throwing an 11-yard TD pass to Allen Lazard in the first quarter.

Rodgers spent his first three NFL seasons backing up Favre before taking over in 2008. Favre sent a message to Rodgers in a video that aired on the Lambeau Field scoreboard after the record-breaking touchdown pass.

"Hey, 12, congratulations, man, on passing my touchdown record," Favre said. "I have one request. Go get us another Super Bowl. Congrats."

Rodgers later threw two touchdown passes to Davante Adams, who had 10 catches for 114 yards. Adams has caught at least 10 passes for 100 yards and two touchdowns in eight career games, the most of anyone in NFL history.

The Packers already have clinched the NFC North title and are seeking the conference’s top playoff seed as they chase their first Super Bowl berth since their 2010 championship season. They have lost in the NFC championship game each of the last two seasons.

Coaching milestone

Packers coach Matt LaFleur is now 38-9 in the regular season. The victory Saturday enabled LaFleur to match George Seifert’s record for most wins by a head coach in his first three seasons.

Seifert had a 38-10 regular-season record in his first three years.

Injured

Rodgers went to the locker room late in the first half after aggravating his toe injury but didn't miss a down. Rodgers has been playing with a fractured left pinky toe. Packers guard Royce Newman appeared to step on the injured toe inadvertently. ... Packers DL Tyler Lancaster left in the fourth quarter.

Up next

Browns: visit the Pittsburgh Steelers on Jan. 3.

Packers: host the Minnesota Vikings on Jan. 2 in their regular-season home finale.

From: https://www.fox6now.com/sports/packers-browns-green-bay-122521

Favre misses payment in Mississippi welfare case, auditor says

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JACKSON, Miss. - Retired NFL player Brett Favre missed a deadline to pay $228,000 in interest on welfare money he was paid for a public speaking contract he did not fulfill, the Mississippi state auditor said Tuesday.

Auditor Shad White said he is turning the matter over to the state attorney general's office, a month after sending a demand letter to Favre. White said the attorney general is in charge of enforcing unmet auditor's demands.

"My understanding is the AG and the Department of Human Services have given authority to a private attorney to recoup the misspent money," White wrote on Twitter. "We have been in contact with that attorney and will provide him any information he needs."

Favre is not facing criminal charges, but the leader of the organization that paid him is awaiting trial in one of Mississippi’s largest embezzlement cases.

The Associated Press left a phone message for Favre at his Mississippi business office Tuesday evening. Favre did not immediately respond to that, and he did not immediately respond to White on Twitter.

Favre and White feuded Oct. 29 over the auditor saying Favre failed to make speeches after being paid by welfare money. The Twitter spat happened days after Favre repaid $600,000 to the state — the last portion of the $1.1 million that the auditor said Favre received from a nonprofit organization that used money intended to help needy people in one of the poorest states in the U.S. The auditor said Favre still owes $228,000 in interest.

"Of course the money was returned because I would never knowingly take funds meant to help our neighbors in need, but for Shad White to continue to push out this lie that the money was for no-show events is something I cannot stay silent about," Favre wrote.

The former Green Bay Packers quarterback, who lives in Mississippi, wrote that he made commercials for which he was paid by a nonprofit organization. White tweeted that Favre’s contract required speeches and a radio ad.

"The CPA for Favre Enterprises confirmed this was your contract," White replied to Favre. "You did not give the speeches. You have acknowledged this in statements to my agents."

Allegations of misspending of money from the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program came to light in early 2020 when the former director of the Mississippi Department of Human Services and five other people were indicted. Among them is Nancy New, who was leader of Mississippi Community Education Center, the organization that paid Favre.

White said in May 2020 that Favre had repaid $500,000 of the $1.1 million in welfare money. In a Facebook post when he repaid that portion, Favre said his charity had provided millions of dollars to poor children in Mississippi and Wisconsin.

From: https://www.fox6now.com/news/favre-mississippi-welfare-interest-payment

Favre, Mississippi auditor feud over welfare-paid contract

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FILE - In this Oct. 17, 2018, file photo, former NFL quarterback Brett Favre speaks with reporters in Jackson, Miss. Favre has repaid $600,000 in state welfare money he accepted for speeches where he didn't appear, but the state attorney general could sue Favre if he doesn’t pay interest owed on the amount, the Mississippi auditor said Wednesday, Oct. 27, 2021. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis, File)

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Posted at 6:45 PM, Oct 29, 2021

 

and last updated 6:45 PM, Oct 29, 2021

JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Retired NFL player Brett Favre and Mississippi Auditor Shad White are feuding over the auditor saying Favre failed to make speeches after being paid by welfare money.

Friday's Twitter spat happened days after Favre repaid $600,000 to the state. That's last portion of the $1.1 million that the auditor said Favre received.

The auditor says Favre still owes $228,000 in interest, and the state could sue if that's not paid.

Favre says he would never knowingly take money from the needy, but he bristles at the auditor saying he failed to show up for speeches. White says Favre's contract required speeches, and those did not happen.

From: https://www.tmj4.com/sports/green-bay-packers/favre-mississippi-auditor-feud-over-welfare-paid-contract