From making his mark in the National Football League to being inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2016, Brett Favre has recently gained attention for a different reason—his health. The former athlete revealed he was diagnosed with a medical disorder while speaking before the House Ways and Means Committee in September 2024, sparking concern among his fans.
On May 20, 2025, sports fans can now tune into the Netflix documentary, Untold: The Fall of Favre, which delves into the controversies Brett has faced.
Favre enjoyed 20 seasons in the NFL and has been a well-known and influential figure in the world of sports. To learn more about him, News47.us has gathered five key facts about the former football star.
Although Brett Favre played for multiple teams, he spent the longest and most notable portion of his career with the Green Bay Packers. He played 16 seasons with the Packers, from 1992 to 2007, including time alongside Aaron Rodgers—who now plays for the New York Jets.
Favre recently revealed that he has been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease while discussing the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program. In a video shared on X by C-SPAN, he said, “Sadly, I also lost my investment in a company that I believed was developing a breakthrough concussion drug I thought would help others. As I’m sure you’ll understand, while it’s too late for me — I’ve recently been diagnosed with Parkinson’s — this is also a cause dear to my heart. Recently, the doctor running the company pleaded guilty to taking TANF money for his own use.”
