NFL fans have voiced concerns over Brett Favre's health following the recent appearance of a video featuring the former quarterback. Favre, 56, disclosed his Parkinson's diagnosis in September 2024 and has since kept the progression of his condition largely private.
The video, created for Green Bay Packers' fans in Mexico ahead of the new NFL season, was shared on social media over the weekend. The public reaction in the comments section revealed widespread concern, with many users wishing Favre well in his ongoing fight against the progressive brain disorder.
Many fans recalled Favre's storied career, characterized by his remarkable durability and a record streak of 297 consecutive starts in the NFL. During his time with the Packers from 1992 to 2007, Favre led the team to a Super Bowl XXXI victory in 1996 and three consecutive MVP awards from 1995 to 1997. He also played for the Atlanta Falcons, New York Jets, and Minnesota Vikings.
In a December episode of his podcast, "4th and Favre," the former quarterback offered a rare update on his Parkinson's. He clarified that Parkinson's is not a single disease but has multiple forms, and he has the idiopathic type, which is the most common. Favre noted that many people associate Parkinson's with shaking, but he experiences minimal tremors. Instead, his primary symptoms involve rigidity and stiffness, particularly noticeable in the morning before medication.
"When I wake up in the morning before I take my medicine, I’m as close to a 2 by 4 as you could possibly get," Favre said. "And once I take my medicine, it’s like the muscles and the joints kind of ease their grip on me."
He also mentioned that fatigue can lead to some shaking, and his cognitive and memory functions are currently stable. Favre acknowledged that there is no cure for Parkinson's, expressing hope for future breakthroughs but not anticipating an immediate resolution.