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The Green Bay Packers won the Super Bowl after the 1996 season but they did have some struggles along the way when injuries struck the wide receiving corps.

NFL News / The 33rd Team / March 18

How NFL Teams Evaluate Draft Prospects: The Role of Pro Days

As per the Santa Claus song lyrics, NFL GMs, coaches, and scouts are making their lists and checking them twice (or almost every day) as the draft prospect evaluation process continues this month with pro days.

NFL News / FirstSportz / March 16

NFL insider claims Vikings HC Kevin O’Connell stands between Aaron Rodgers and retirement

The race to sign Aaron Rodgers quickly narrowed to just the Pittsburgh Steelers, the New York Giants, and the Minnesota Vikings. However, a recent report from The Athletic claimed that Rodgers is slowly moving away from the Steelers by zoning in on playing for the Vikings or retiring from football.

NFL News / A to Z Sports / March 14

Speculation runs rampant on Vikings signing Aaron Rodgers to fulfill Brett Favre's prophecy with one major difference between them

Free agency has been great for the Minnesota Vikings. They have fixed the trenches on both sides with Jonathan Allen and Javon Hargrave at defensive tackle, along with Ryan Kelly and Will Fries on the interior of the offensive line.

New York Jets News / NFL Analysis Network / March 13

Brett Favre and Jay Gruden are in total agreement on the team Aaron Rodgers should sign for

Aaron Rodgers learned under Brett Favre for years before he took over as the Green Bay Packers starting quarterback. Brett Favre and Aaron Rodgers have plenty of history.

NFL News / Larry Brown Sports / March 13

Ex-NFL star suing ESPN over Brett Favre video

Former NFL star Mark Gastineau went viral last year after a video surfaced of him confronting Brett Favre, and he is now suing ESPN over the clip. Gastineau was featured in the ESPN “30 For 30: The New York Sack Exchange” that first aired in December.

NFL News / Pro Football Talk / March 13

Mark Gastineau sues ESPN for $25 million over Brett Favre clip

ESPN's latest 30 for 30 has sparked a $25 million lawsuit. The documentary focusing on The New York Sack Exchange included a clip of a 2023 interaction between former Jets defensive end Mark Gastineau and former Packers (and Jets and Vikings) quarterback Brett Favre.

NFL News / The Spun / March 12

Brett Favre Can See Big Change Coming To The Super Bowl

The Super Bowl is arguably the biggest single event in America each year, as hundreds of millions tune in to see the NFL crown its champion. Football fans, music lovers and seemingly everyone else tunes into the game, and one legend believes the NFL wants to make it a global phenomenon.

NFL News / The Spun / March 12

Former NFL Star Has Filed Big Lawsuit Against ESPN

ESPN has found itself in legal trouble due to its 30 for 30 documentary, The New York Sack Exchange. Back in December, ESPN debuted its documentary on the Jets' iconic defensive line that dominated opposing teams in the 1980s.

Minnesota Vikings News / Michigan Wolverines on SI / March 12

HOF QB Brett Favre calls for another obstacle in J.J. McCarthy's path to starting for the Vikings

J.J. McCarthy's path to starting in the NFL and for the Minnesota Vikings appears to be clear. The Vikings chose not to re-sign last season's starter, Sam Darnold, who signed a deal with the Seattle Seahawks.

NFL News / Athlon Sports / March 12

Brett Favre Might've Crushed Vikings-Aaron Rodgers Dream

The parallels between Aaron Rodgers and Brett Favre's careers are uncanny -- no matter how much he tries to fight it. Both former Green Bay Packers Super Bowl-winning quarterbacks left for the New York Jets, and both had short-lived tenures due to dysfunction in New York.

New York Jets News / Athlon Sports / March 12

Brett Favre Gives Surprising NFL Future Advice to Aaron Rodgers

Aaron Rodgers is weighing a tough decision. With the New York Jets' decision to part ways with him after two disappointing seasons, Rodgers will have to decide where to play what will likely be the last chapter of his NFL career.

NFL News / Larry Brown Sports / March 12

Brett Favre reacts to Aaron Rodgers potentially signing with Vikings

Brett Favre sees no problem with Aaron Rodgers potentially following his career path to a tee. Rodgers served as Favre’s successor after the latter’s 16-year run as starting quarterback of the Green Bay Packers.

Minnesota Vikings News / A to Z Sports / March 11

Latest Minnesota Vikings update could mean Aaron Rodgers is one step farther away to fulfilling the Brett Favre prophecy

The Minnesota Vikings didn't start out the most active in free agency, but they certainly came to life on Tuesday morning, agreeing to terms on contracts with right guard Will Fries and defensive linemen Jonathan Allen and Javon Hargrave on contracts.

NFL News / A to Z Sports / March 8

Aaron Rodgers can follow in Brett Favre's footsteps by signing with the Vikings but one thing doesn't make sense

The 2009 season was incredibly special for the Minnesota Vikings because Brett Favre came in and stabilized the quarterback position. It took an extra year since the Green Bay Packers wouldn't trade Favre to the Vikings, but instead traded him to the New York Jets.

NFL News / G5 Football on SI / February 23

Southern Miss Football: Head Coach Charles Huff Talks Recruiting, NIL, & Brett Favre

Charles Huff woke up on December 8, 2024 a Sun Belt champion. At 8 a.m that morning, he was still the head coach that led Marshall to its first-ever Sun Belt Championship, finished the season 11-2 and became the first visiting team to win the Sun Belt title with a definitive 31-3 victory over Louisiana. At 10 a.m.

New Orleans Saints News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / January 25

Brett Favre addresses Bountygate, says he still cheered for Saints in Super Bowl

Brett Favre has addressed the notorious "Bountygate" scandal in the 2009 NFC Championship between the Minnesota Vikings and the New Orleans Saints, saying he bears no ill will to the Saints and then-head coach Sean Payton for the alleged deliberate targeting of the quarterback for financial reward.

Green Bay Packers News / WI Sports Heroics / January 21

Brett Favre says he would have won more Super Bowls with this player

Favre, though, thinks he could have had more if he had been teamed up with on specific player.

Packers GM Brian Gutekunst gets real on championship expectations

Packers QB Jordan Love must improve in key area in make-or-break offseason

25 NFL all-timers who never won the Super Bowl

The 'NFL players with multiple MVPs' quiz

New York Jets News / Yardbarker / January 13

Brett Favre offers Aaron Rodgers advice amid Jets uncertainty

Hall of Famer Brett Favre shared some advice for former teammate Aaron Rodgers.

Rex Ryan's reaction to Patriots hiring shows he's not letting go of chance to return to Jets

Jets have reportedly eliminated one high-profile HC candidate

Replacing a franchise NFL QB is a monumentally difficult task

The '60,000 passing yard club,' quiz

Chicago Bears News / NFL on ClutchPoints / January 10

Brett Favre names ‘perfect fit’ for Bears’ head coach

With the Chicago Bears’ head coach search underway, many different candidates have emerged as a potential fit in Halas Hall. While many want the Bears to hire Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson, another name that arose was Dallas Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy.

Green Bay Packers News / Athlon Sports / December 22

The Night Brett Favre's Legend Grew

There may have never been another player that captured the hearts of a fanbase quite like Brett Favre did for the Green Bay Packers. When Favre showed up in Green Bay in 1992, the Packers were mired in mediocrity since the days of Vince Lombardi.

NFL News / Yardbarker / September 25