Favre led the Packers to their best season in 30 years in the 1996 season, winning his second consecutive MVP award in the process. 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. [93] Favre elected to continue to play in the 2005 season. [236] Favre won his first game as part of the Oak Grove coaching staff by a score of 646. 4 officially retired. Denver defeating Green Bay was one of the biggest upsets in NFL history. [172] An announcement was given on August 17, 2010, confirming his return to the team. He played for the Packers for 16 years before being traded to the Jets for the 2008 season and spending his final two seasons with the Vikings. [120] Favre stated after the game that he would make a decision more quickly than he has in the past regarding whether he would return for another season. [158] Favre helped lead the Vikings to a 60 start going into Week 7. [31] He helped the Packers appear in two Super Bowls, winning Super Bowl XXXI and losing Super Bowl XXXII. Favre, the retired Hall of Fame Aaron Rodgers has been traded from the Packers to Jets 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. April 24, 2023 6:02 pm ET. [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. Favre had his first career 400-yard passing game in Week 14 against the Chicago Bears in a 3017 loss. [175] On December 5, 2010, in a game against the Buffalo Bills, Favre was hit by Bills linebacker Arthur Moats while making a throw, causing him to sustain a sprain of the AC joint in his right shoulder. Packers as a Packer It didnt take long for both Favre and Rodgers to acclimate to the NFL game. [247] He currently appears in TV ads for Copper Fit. [23] On July 19, 1991, Favre agreed to a three-year, US$1.4million contract with a reported signing bonus of $350,000. [171], On August 3, 2010, NBC Sports reported the confirmation of Favre returning to the Vikings but saying that the 2010 season would be his final season. [123], On March 4, 2008, Favre formally announced his retirement. However, Steve Young responded with a touchdown of his own to wide receiver Terrell Owens with three seconds remaining to end the Packers season. Favre's jersey Ultimately, the Packers traded Favre to the New York Jets, who he played one year for before retiring again. Mike Tannenbaum: This time, Jets in better spot after trading for Packers great. [16] Alabama coach Gene Stallings said, "You can call it a miracle or a legend or whatever you want to. Packers [66] Favre's record for consecutive regular season home wins stood until 2010[67] when Tom Brady led the New England Patriots to a home victory over the New York Jets on December 6, 2010. 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[100] He became the first player ever to complete 5,000 passes in his career. 15. [169] He passed for 316 yards, one touchdown, and two interceptions in the 3128 loss. This remains the all-time record for consecutive starts in the NFL. [82] Afterwards, Favre said, "I knew that my dad would have wanted me to play. 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 Packers [144], In his Jets debut, Favre passed for 194 yards and two touchdowns in a 2014 victory over the Miami Dolphins. [233] Brett and Bonita Favre released a book in 2004 titled Favre (.mw-parser-output cite.citation{font-style:inherit;word-wrap:break-word}.mw-parser-output .citation q{quotes:"\"""\"""'""'"}.mw-parser-output .citation:target{background-color:rgba(0,127,255,0.133)}.mw-parser-output .id-lock-free a,.mw-parser-output .citation .cs1-lock-free a{background:url("//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/6/65/Lock-green.svg")right 0.1em center/9px no-repeat}.mw-parser-output .id-lock-limited a,.mw-parser-output .id-lock-registration a,.mw-parser-output .citation .cs1-lock-limited a,.mw-parser-output .citation .cs1-lock-registration a{background:url("//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/d/d6/Lock-gray-alt-2.svg")right 0.1em center/9px no-repeat}.mw-parser-output .id-lock-subscription a,.mw-parser-output .citation .cs1-lock-subscription a{background:url("//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/a/aa/Lock-red-alt-2.svg")right 0.1em center/9px no-repeat}.mw-parser-output .cs1-ws-icon a{background:url("//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/4/4c/Wikisource-logo.svg")right 0.1em center/12px no-repeat}.mw-parser-output .cs1-code{color:inherit;background:inherit;border:none;padding:inherit}.mw-parser-output .cs1-hidden-error{display:none;color:#d33}.mw-parser-output .cs1-visible-error{color:#d33}.mw-parser-output .cs1-maint{display:none;color:#3a3;margin-left:0.3em}.mw-parser-output .cs1-format{font-size:95%}.mw-parser-output .cs1-kern-left{padding-left:0.2em}.mw-parser-output .cs1-kern-right{padding-right:0.2em}.mw-parser-output .citation .mw-selflink{font-weight:inherit}ISBN978-1-59071-036-4) which discusses their family as well as the Green Bay Packers, including the Monday Night Football game that followed the death of Brett's father Irvin Favre. [45] In the Wild Card Round against the Detroit Lions, he had 204 passing yards, three touchdowns, and one interception in his playoff debut, a 2824 win. 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? That day, Favre entered [113] On Thanksgiving 2007, Favre led the Packers to a 3726 win over the Lions, and brought the Packers to a 101 record. 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. Brett Favre retired 3 times and came back to Green Bay 2 times. Favre recalled later. By 2001, Brett had signed another $100 million 10- year extension with the Packers.