[89] The Packers' postseason run ended in the Wild Card Round with a loss to the Minnesota Vikings. On December 13, 2010, due to his sprained shoulder, Favre was marked inactive for the game against the New York Giants ending his consecutive regular-season start streak at 297. Packer [163] Favre finished the 2009 season with 4,202 passing yards, 33 touchdowns, and seven interceptions. The Packers lost the NFC Championship to the Dallas Cowboys, marking the third year in a row the Packers season was ended by the Cowboys in the playoffs. 4 to become sixth number retired by Packers", "Favre's No. The Packers won their game 4924 and the Panthers won their game 4513. [27][36][38] Favre would keep the starting job for the rest of his tenure in Green Bay. with the offer of a $20million marketing agreement, which was "viewed nationally as a bribe to get Favre to stay retired". [27][34] Favre was tackled and the completion went for 7yards. Doctors would later remove 30 inches (76cm) of Favre's small intestine. 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. [271], On September 13, 2022, Mississippi Today published text messages between Favre and former Mississippi governor Phil Bryant showing Favre's involvement in a plan to divert $5million of the money toward a cause championed by Favre, a new volleyball facility at the University of Southern Mississippi, his alma mater and where his daughter played volleyball. Citing diminished playing skills and an injured biceps, Favre retired once more in February 2009. However, Steve Young responded with a touchdown of his own to wide receiver Terrell Owens with three seconds remaining to end the Packers season. He had completed at least one touchdown pass in 36 consecutive games over the 20022004 seasons which at the time was the second-longest streak in NFL history. [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. Afterwards it was reported that Favre did not remember throwing the touchdown pass. Favre Favre's milestone 2007 season culminated with his selection to the 2008 Pro Bowl as the starting quarterback for the NFC, but an ankle injury forced him to withdraw from the game.[121]. 8: Playoff win in the 'Frozen Tundra', "Falcons Deal Packers First Home Playoff Loss", "Behind Vick, Falcons end Pack's home playoff rule", "Packers-Bears: The NFL's greatest rivalry", "Packers versus Lions: Four Fun Facts for Week 3", "Brett Favre 'glad' Peyton Manning primed to break touchdown record", "Packers QB Rodgers out for season; Favre likely to play", "Patriots rough up Favre, hold off Vikings for fifth consecutive win", "Minnesota Vikings lose Brett Favre to injury, but beat Buffalo Bills", "How would Brett Favre's various injuries throughout his career affect you? Favre had 321 consecutive starts from 1992 to 2010, including 297 regular season games, the most in league history. Packers Brett Favre has retired number unveiled by Green Bay [257][258] According to the NFL, forensic analysis failed to prove Favre sent the objectionable photographs to Sterger. In fact, playing in Soldier Field against the arch-rival Bears in the season finale, Favre was given a standing ovation in the closing seconds of the Packer victory as a show of respect from Chicago fans to their longtime nemesis. [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. That day, Favre entered He threw for his 500th touchdown and 70,000th yard against the New York Jets. During the game, Favre suffered a concussion. A grand jury in Hinds County indicted MCEC founder, Nancy New, and her son Zach in the scheme. Favre also accused the Packers of being dishonest, wishing the team would have been straightforward with him and the public. [242], The Favre family once owned and operated the Brett Favre's Steakhouse and later changed names to the "Hall of Fame Chophouse", located in Green Bay, Wisconsin, and as of 2018 is closed. 8 uncanny ways Aaron Rodgers Packer career mirrored Brett Brett Favre: Timeline of Favres Retirements in the NFL The streak ended in 2005, with the Packers finishing with a 412 record. In May 1996, he went into treatment and remained in rehabilitation for 46 days. [180] This would be his final appearance in an NFL game. Favre only stayed one season and played hurt (and poorly) down the stretch in 2008 as a highly promising start fizzled short of postseason. Packers [49] After a victory over the Detroit Lions in the Wild Card Round, Favre and Packers fell to the Dallas Cowboys in the Divisional Round. 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[98][99] On September 24, he became just the second quarterback in NFL history to record 400 touchdown passes (Dan Marino being the first). Brett Favre's No. 4 to be retired by Green Bay Packers - NFL [200], In addition, Favre set a number of college records with Southern Mississippi. [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. The defense also set a then NFL record for the fewest touchdowns allowed in a 16-game season with 19. The Buccaneers were leading 170 at halftime, when head coach Mike Holmgren benched starting quarterback Don Majkowski and Favre played the second half. March 4 Brett Favre retires. 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[54], While being treated for various injuries, Favre developed an addiction to Vicodin, which became publicly known when he had a seizure following routine ankle surgery in late February. He was inducted to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2016. [124][125][126] Although Favre stated that he had been willing to play another year, he felt that another season would only be successful if he led his team to another Super Bowl victory. [167] In the Divisional Round against the Dallas Cowboys, he recorded 234 passing yards and four passing touchdowns in the 343 victory. Favre completed 25-of-42 passes for 256yards and three touchdowns, with one interception and one fumble in the losing effort. Before Aaron Rodgers, there was Brett Favre, and the Green Bay Packers adored their treasured second-round draft pick. Favre then informed the Jets of his intention to retire, was [136] After an investigation, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell ruled there had been no violation of tampering rules. [100] He became the first player ever to complete 5,000 passes in his career. Favre had introduced MCEC's founders to top state welfare officials. Denver defeating Green Bay was one of the biggest upsets in NFL history. [123], On March 4, 2008, Favre formally announced his retirement. As a result, in the three years Brett was on the team, his father ran the wishbone, a run-oriented offense. [213], Favre failed to finish a game due to injury on only eight occasions since taking control of the Packers as quarterback. did Brett Favre retire CLEVELAND, OH - AUGUST 7, 2008: Quarterback Brett Favre #4 of the New Favre became the Packers' starting quarterback in the fourth game of the 1992 NFL season and started every game through the 2007 season. 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. Wolf, while an assistant to the general manager of the New York Jets, had intended to take Favre in the 1991 NFL Draft, but Favre was taken by the Falcons on the previous pick. 1:41. She created The Deanna Favre Hope Foundation which supports breast cancer education and women's breast imaging and diagnosis services for all women, including those who are medically underserved.[91]. [60] He finished the season with 3,867 passing yards, 35 touchdown passes, 16 interceptions, and a passer rating of 92.6. [31] He helped the Packers appear in two Super Bowls, winning Super Bowl XXXI and losing Super Bowl XXXII. The next week's game against the Pittsburgh Steelers started the longest consecutive starts streak for a quarterback in NFL history. Favre's path to New York - CBS Sports It's been nearly 15 years since the Brett Favre Era ended in Green Bay with a strange sequence of events that culminated Aug. 7, 2008, when the Packers traded "[126], On July 2, 2008, it was reported that Favre was in contact with the Packers about a possible return to the team. Favre had already retired after the 2007 season with the Packers. The game ended in a 173 victory and Favre finished with a passer rating of 144.6 by going 14-of-19 for 210 yards and two touchdowns. So I just had a debate with another Packer Fan on whether or not Favre retired as a Packer. [90], After the death of his father, a series of events related to Favre's family were reported in the media. [255] His condition was serious enough that he had a potentially deadly seizure. 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. [212], The Pro Football Hall of Fame has as an exhibit displaying the jersey Favre wore during his record-breaking 117th consecutive start as a quarterback, and a section of their website devoted to what the Hall of Fame calls an "Iron man". Three plays later, Favre threw the gamewinning touchdown pass to wide receiver Kitrick Taylor with 13 seconds remaining. The Packers lost to the San Francisco 49ers in the Wild Card Round in 1998. [84][85][86], A notable game in the 2004 season in which Favre and the Packers finished 106 was against the New York Giants. 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. [93] Favre elected to continue to play in the 2005 season. Green Bay Packers [37] However, down 2317 with 1:07 left in the game, the Packers started an offensive series on their own 8-yard line. [1] From 1995 to 1997, he was named Most Valuable Player three times, the most the award was consecutively received. [117] In the Divisional Playoffs, Favre threw three touchdowns as the Packers cruised to a 4220 victory over the Seahawks at a snowy Lambeau Field. 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. His passer rating was 70.9, 31st in the NFL and the worst single-season rating of his career. [92] Brett and Deanna's property in Hattiesburg, Mississippi was also extensively damaged by the storm. 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. 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. [154], After an offseason of speculation, Favre officially signed with the Minnesota Vikings on August 18, 2009. He had to commit wholeheartedly for another season by early March. However, after a year away from football, Favre decided to un-retire and join the rival Minnesota Vikings. [212] He holds the record for the most consecutive starts by any player in the NFL with 297 (321 including playoffs), which is one of four quarterback streaks of at least 200 consecutive games in NFL history. He did not receive medical clearance to re-enter the game. More than two years after announcing his retirement in a tearful press conference that left an entire state of Cheeseheads in mourning, storied quarterback Favre then informed the Jets of his intention to retire, was cut in the offseason, then signed with the Minnesota Vikings, where he spent the final two years of his career. Brett Favre [110], On November 4, 2007, after the Packers defeated the Kansas City Chiefs 3322, Favre became only the third quarterback to have defeated all 31 other current NFL teams. He made clear that he would not return to the Packers as a backup and reiterated his desire to be released rather than traded, which would allow him the freedom to play for a competitive team. 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[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. [159] Week 8 was a significant one for Favre as he faced off against the Packers at Lambeau Field for his first game returning to Green Bay. [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. [91], Soon after in 2004, Favre's wife, Deanna Favre, was diagnosed with breast cancer. Favre's first pass The nonprofit Mississippi Community Education Center (MCEC) received $2.5million in federal grant funds diverted from Mississippi's Temporary Assistance for Needy Families welfare funds (TANF), as well as tens of millions in public funds as an element of the scheme. Packers On January 17, 2011, Favre officially filed his retirement papers with the NFL. 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"). Favre had his first career 400-yard passing game in Week 14 against the Chicago Bears in a 3017 loss. Prior to the Mississippi runoff election on June 24, 2014, Favre endorsed the incumbent Republican U.S. As a rattled Favre was helped to his feet by Vikings' athletic trainer Eric Sugarman, he asked, "Suge, what are the Bears doing here?". [247] He currently appears in TV ads for Copper Fit. Brett Favre Contract Breakdowns, Salary Cap Figures, Salaries, [250][251][252], In 1996, Favre was temporarily banned by the NFL from drinking alcohol,[253] after he admitted he was addicted to Vicodin,[254] and spent 46 days at a drug rehab clinic before the start of the season. 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