Three years after Rodgers was drafted in the first round of the 2005 draft, the Packers made their plans to succeed the retired Brett Favre with the guy they had been grooming for the job. More than two years after announcing his retirement in a tearful press conference that left an entire state of Cheeseheads in mourning, storied quarterback In 2022, Favre began to face controversy for the Mississippi welfare funds scandal after investigations determined $8 million intended for welfare programs went to Favre or causes he championed. Doctors would later remove 30 inches (76cm) of Favre's small intestine. [93] Favre elected to continue to play in the 2005 season. Mike Tannenbaum: This time, Jets in better spot after trading for Packers great. Citing diminished playing skills and an injured biceps, Favre retired once more in February 2009. Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. [98][99] On September 24, he became just the second quarterback in NFL history to record 400 touchdown passes (Dan Marino being the first). His passer rating was 70.9, 31st in the NFL and the worst single-season rating of his career. Favre had introduced MCEC's founders to top state welfare officials. However, Steve Young responded with a touchdown of his own to wide receiver Terrell Owens with three seconds remaining to end the Packers season. [154], After an offseason of speculation, Favre officially signed with the Minnesota Vikings on August 18, 2009. After being heavily favored by 11 points, the Packers lost to the Denver Broncos in Super Bowl XXXII by the score of 3124 at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego, ending the NFC's 13-year Super Bowl-winning streak. They had made the right decision to move on from Favre and put their trust in the 2005 first-round pick. Despite earlier comments that the 2006 season would be his last, Favre announced in a press conference on May 6, 2006, that he had not ruled out the possibility of returning beyond the 2006 season. [37] However, down 2317 with 1:07 left in the game, the Packers started an offensive series on their own 8-yard line. [40] They ended 97 that season, missing the playoffs on their last game, a 277 loss to the Minnesota Vikings. The Packers traveled to Oakland where Favre passed for four touchdowns in the first half and 399 total yards in a 417 victory over the Raiders on international television (even receiving applause from "Raider Nation"). At his press conference, Favre openly wept about leaving the NFL. Favre and the Packers continued their dominance of the NFC during the next season. MVP (3) and Super Bowl seasons (199597), Later career and personal tragedies (20032006), Violations of NFL's personal conduct policies, Diversion of funds for volleyball facility and biotech venture, Record for [25] Favre's first pass in an NFL regular season game resulted in an interception returned for a touchdown in a Week 11 game against the Washington Redskins. [41][42] Favre finished his first season as a Packer with 3,227yards and a quarterback rating of 85.3, helping him to his first Pro Bowl. Favre threw three touchdown passes for his 63rd career game with at least three touchdowns, surpassing Marino's former record of 62.[115]. Brett Favre has received an unfair rap from the media and from his ex-fans. [44] He led the NFC in pass attempts, pass completions, and pass interceptions. [261], On May 4, 2020, an audit in Favre's home state of Mississippi alleged that state's Department of Human Services misspent $94million intended for at-need residents, including $1.1million paid out to Favre's company for two speaking appearances he did not make. [94] After the disappointing season, many speculated that Favre would retire. [60] He finished the season with 3,867 passing yards, 35 touchdown passes, 16 interceptions, and a passer rating of 92.6. Favre had one chance, and one chance only, to salvage his career in Green Bay. [146] This performance led to him being selected as the FedEx Air Player of the Week. WebDid Brett Favre Retire a Packer? However, after much debate, he returned for the 2007 season, during which his future was once again in doubt and an oft-discussed topic, with many in the media speculating that if the Packers made the Super Bowl, Favre would indeed retire and hand the reins to the unproven but talented Aaron Rodgers, who was drafted two years earlier as Favre's heir-apparent. April 24, 2023 6:02 pm ET. [184], Favre was the analyst for his alma mater, Southern Miss, when they played the Rice Owls on October 1, 2011. [57][58] Brett Lorenzo Favre (/frv/ (listen) FARV; born October 10, 1969) is an American former football quarterback who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 20 seasons, primarily with the Green Bay Packers. [248], For the 2020 United States presidential election, Favre endorsed President Donald Trump for re-election. [89] The Packers' postseason run ended in the Wild Card Round with a loss to the Minnesota Vikings. [152] He remained part of the Jets organization until April 28, 2009, when the Jets released Favre from his contract, thus allowing him to sign anywhere he wanted. [75][76][77][78], Favre and the Packers continued posting positive results through the next few seasons. 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[23] On July 19, 1991, Favre agreed to a three-year, US$1.4million contract with a reported signing bonus of $350,000. 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His previous indecision led many to speculate that he would end his second retirement as the NFL season neared, and, just weeks after publicly stating that he would not be returning, in August 2009 Favre signed to play with the Minnesota Vikings. [16] Alabama coach Gene Stallings said, "You can call it a miracle or a legend or whatever you want to. General manager Ron Wolf negotiated Favre into a five-year, $19million contract. [138] Favre then flew to Green Bay to report to Packers training camp. [33], In the second game of the 1992 season, the Packers played the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Packers are following a familiar game plan for transitioning from a Hall of Famer to a young, first-round quarterback. [241] He is also known to respond to requests made to his foundation regarding youth with serious illnesses such as cancer. Brett Favre loved playing football, Mangini said. 15. Favre became the Packers' starting quarterback in the fourth game of the 1992 NFL season and started every game through the 2007 season. [153] In September 2009, it was revealed that the NFL learned that the Jets were aware that Favre injured his arm in the 11th game of the 2008 season, and fined the Jets $125,000 for not reporting the injury in any of the Jets' five final games. Favre replaced Majkowski for the remainder of the game. The next week's game against the Pittsburgh Steelers started the longest consecutive starts streak for a quarterback in NFL history. Following aggressive treatment through 2004, she recovered. [95] However, on April 26, 2006, Favre announced that he would remain with the team for the 2006 season. With cold, driving rain drenching Lambeau Field, [201], Favre has been known as the most successful cold-weather quarterback of all time,[202] having compiled a record of 4417 in games when the game-time temperature was below 40 degrees fahrenheit. [183], In 2021, Favre was featured in a public service announcement (PSA) urging parents not to allow their children to play tackle football under age 14. [27][30], Favre played 16 seasons in Green Bay. He connected with rookie wide receiver Greg Jennings on a 5-yard pass that Jennings turned into a 75-yard touchdown play during a win against the Detroit Lions. [136] After an investigation, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell ruled there had been no violation of tampering rules. quarterback Brett Favre formally announced his retirement Thursday Through the 2004 season, the Packers had the longest streak of non-losing seasons (13) in the NFL, despite an 88 record under head coach Ray Rhodes, a 97 season under head coach Mike Sherman, and no playoff berths in either 1999 or 2000. [69][67], During the final game of the 1999 NFL season, Favre and the Packers were involved in what has been described as a bizarre tie-breaking scenario which resulted in four teams that finished with 88 records where two of the teams would qualify for the playoffs and the other two would be eliminated. [13], After high school, Southern Mississippi offered Favre a football scholarship at the urging of assistant coach McHale, which was the only one he received. JK. I love him so much and I love this game. [11], Irvin Favre said he knew his son had a great arm but also knew that the school was blessed with good running backs. [12] Southern Mississippi assistant coach Mark McHale, who was scouting new football recruits for the school, watched Favre play during a Hancock North Central football game after receiving recommendation from many nearby coaches. The Packers advanced to Super Bowl XXXI at the Louisiana Superdome, a short drive from Favre's hometown. [141] Favre's #4 jersey was finally retired in 2015. [13] Southern Miss wanted him to play defensive back, but Favre wanted to play quarterback instead. "[274], Favre helped arrange for $2million of the funds to be invested in a biotech startup in which he had already invested.[271]. [14] Favre started ten games during his freshman year and won six of them. [257][258] According to the NFL, forensic analysis failed to prove Favre sent the objectionable photographs to Sterger. On September 16, 2007, Favre and the Packers defeated the New York Giants to give Favre his record setting 149th win, passing John Elway. During his 16 seasons with Green Bay, he led the team to 11 playoff appearances, seven division titles, four NFC Championship Games, two consecutive Super Bowl appearances, and one championship title in Super Bowl XXXI over the Drew Bledsoe-led New England Patriots, the team's first in nearly three decades. [3], Brett Favre was born in Gulfport, Mississippi, the son of Bonita Ann (ne French) and Irvin Ernest Favre,[4] and raised in the small town of Kiln. Favre's 90-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Donald Driver in the second quarter was the longest pass in Packers playoff history, and it extended Favre's NFL record for consecutive postseason games with a touchdown pass to 18. I just know that on that day, Brett Favre was larger than life. [197], In 2009, Favre surpassed defensive end Jim Marshall for starts at any position with his record-breaking 271st start as a quarterback as the Vikings played the Lions. [164], Overall, Favre had a landmark season in which he surpassed former Vikings defensive end Jim Marshall for consecutive starts at one position, with 291,[165] and surpassed Dan Marino's previous record for four-touchdown games, and was named to his 11th Pro Bowl. The Packers are following a familiar game plan for transitioning from a Hall of Famer to a young, first-round quarterback. GREEN BAY Aaron Rodgers' departure to New York is creating little of the angst that Green Bay Packers fans felt when Brett Favre was traded to the Jets in 2008. The loss of guards Marco Rivera and Mike Wahle to free agency along with key injuries to Javon Walker, Ahman Green, Bubba Franks, among others, hampered Favre and the team. He was previously asked in a 2009 interview with NBC how many times he had played with a concussion that with the new standards would have resulted in him sitting out. The Packers lost to the San Francisco 49ers in the Wild Card Round in 1998. According to Bob McGinn in the Journal Sentinel, after the conclusion of the 2007 season, "Just about everyone who counted in the football department reached the conclusion that Favre could never win another championship. [90], After the death of his father, a series of events related to Favre's family were reported in the media. The Mississippi state auditor has termed the scheme "the largest public embezzlement case in state history". [272] The text messages had been entered as evidence as part of a civil lawsuit. 4 to the Lambeau Field north end zone facade Thursday. [118] The Packers' season ended the following week when they suffered a 2320 overtime loss in the NFC Championship Game to the New York Giants (who in turn upset the heavily favored and previously undefeated New England Patriots in Super Bowl XLII). [128] Packers general manager Ted Thompson announced he would not grant Favre an unconditional release[129] and reaffirmed the organization's commitment to Aaron Rodgers as its new quarterback. [68] Despite Brady and the Patriots surpassing the regular season mark for consecutive home victories, the combined regular season plus post season mark remains an NFL record for Favre since the Patriots had their combined regular and post season streak interrupted by a home playoff loss to the Baltimore Ravens on January 10, 2010. The Packers and Favre didn't have a clean exit (they planned to retire Favre's number in September of 2008 and even tried to pay Favre to stay retired), but [103] Overall, Favre finished the 2006 season with 3,885 passing yards, 18 touchdowns, and 18 interceptions as the Packers finished with an 88 record. [123], Favre formally filed for reinstatement with the NFL on July 29, 2008, and his petition was granted by Commissioner Goodell, effective August 4, 2008. [15], In his junior season, Favre led the Golden Eagles to an upset of #6 Florida State on September 2, 1989. [46] In the following game in the Divisional Round, Favre had 331 yards, two touchdowns, and two interceptions in the 2717 loss to the Dallas Cowboys. [259] Favre was found not to be in violation of the NFL's personal conduct policy, but was fined $50,000 for failing to cooperate with the investigation. [198][206][207][208][209], Brett Favre had significant stretches of success against his division rivals having won an NFL record 11 consecutive road games against the Chicago Bears,[75][210] and a perfect 190 won-lost record against the Detroit Lions at home, also an NFL record. [102] It was his 22nd career win versus the Bears, moving him to an all-time record of 228. He had played for the team for 16 years, and was one of the most popular players in franchise history. Denver defeating Green Bay was one of the biggest upsets in NFL history. Favre was unable to start the Vikings' December 13 game against the New York Giants due to a shoulder injury, despite the game being delayed for a day because of the collapse of the Metrodome roof.[218]. This remains the all-time record for consecutive starts in the NFL. The record would continue after he left the Packers, reaching 297 games in the regular season. [122] Moments later at the postgame interview, he gave a tearful interview with an NBC Sports correspondent, where he admitted his future was still questionable. In conjunction with his annual golf tournament, celebrity softball game and fundraising dinners, the foundation has donated more than $2million to charities in his home state of Mississippi as well as to those in his adopted state of Wisconsin. [219] His streak ended at 297, with the last start in the streak coming on December 5, 2010, against the Buffalo Bills. Since both teams were neck and neck for the tie-break advantage, both teams were frantically trying to score as many points as possible despite leading on the scoreboard by a sizable margin. [243][244], In 2013, Favre joined the Board of Directors of Sqor, a sport social media platform. [158] Favre helped lead the Vikings to a 60 start going into Week 7. He had his No. [265] The Mississippi State Auditor said Favre still owed $228,000 in interest and referred the matter to the state attorney general's office. He finished his career with the New York Jets with 257 touchdowns against only 143 interceptions. A grand jury in Hinds County indicted MCEC founder, Nancy New, and her son Zach in the scheme. For the 2005 season, despite throwing for over 3,000yards for a record 14th consecutive time, Favre had a below-average season with only 20 touchdown passes and a league-leading 29 interceptions. 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Seeming to contradict statements made by his agent, Bus Cook, Favre said that his decision to retire was based on the fact that he did not want to play anymore. So I just had a debate with another Packer Fan on whether or not Favre retired as a Packer. The Cardinals and Saints also tried to score frantically as the game progressed to stop their opponents from gaining the net points advantage. 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