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During a Tuesday appearance on Pittsburgh radio station WDVE, Rodgers expanded on how spending the bulk of his first three pro seasons as a backup made him want to become a big-brother figure for younger players, such as Pittsburgh rookie quarterback Will Howard.

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Pittsburgh Steelers News / The Spun / August 9

Brett Favre Has 4-Word Response When Asked About Aaron Rodgers' NFL Future

Brett Favre and Aaron Rodgers have always had a complicated relationship dating back to their years together in Green Bay. But despite not making a single Pro Bowl since his last MVP campaign in 2021, the Hall of Famer still has faith in Rodgers' ability to lead a team and win.

Green Bay Packers News / WI Sports Heroics / August 4

Green Bay Packers: Brett Favre’s Emotional Tribute to Sterling Sharpe After Hall of Fame News

Three decades after he played his last game in the NFL, former Green Bay Packers star wide receiver Sterling Sharpe finally got his bronze bust in Canton.

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The 'Season rushing TD leaders by NFL team' quiz

How many of the players to hold an NFL franchise single-season record for rushing touchdowns can you name in five minutes?

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Brett Favre Reacts To Deion Sanders' Cancer Diagnosis

NFL legend Brett Favre was a short-term teammate and long-term rival of Hall of Fame cornerback Deion Sanders. Having battled through health issues of his own, he had some things to say about Coach Prime's recent cancer diagnosis.

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25 stories to keep an eye on in NFL training camps

The opening of NFL training camp brings big hope for all 32 fan bases. These are the 25 developments to watch as we progress toward Week 1.

NFL News / Athlon Sports / July 20

Rece Davis Names College Football Coach Whose Career ‘Went Sideways’

After this year's SEC Media Days, Rece Davis and Pete Thamel took a nostalgic turn on their "College GameDay" podcast, reflecting on the unpredictable world of college football coaching, and one name in particular came up: Hudson "Curley" Hallman.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / The SportsRush / July 20

Steelers News: Aaron Rodgers Just One 20+ TD Season Away From Joining Brett Favre in Elite Club

Aaron Rodgers and Brett Favre have always been tied together. Both men began their careers with the Green Bay Packers. They each won one Super Bowl in Green Bay, in their sixth professional campaign and age-27 season.

Green Bay Packers News / WI Sports Heroics / July 14

Green Bay Packers: The Simple Blueprint For Jordan Love to be on Aaron Rodgers, Brett Favre Level

Many consider the Green Bay Packers an enviable team when it comes to finding the answer to the most important position in football. After Brett Favre, the Packers got several years of service under center from another Pro Football Hall of Fame-caliber signal-caller in Aaron Rodgers.

Green Bay Packers News / The Packers Post / July 5

Flashback 1998: Packers Tie Team Record for Sacks in Big Play Win Over 49ers

The Green Bay Packers scored 17 points in the fourth quarter and got big plays on both sides of the ball to defeat the San Francisco 49ers 36-24. Brett Favre threw for 279 yards and three touchdowns while the Packers defense tied the team record for sacks in a game with nine including five in the fourth quarter alone.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / The SportsRush / July 2

'It’s the Day Brett Favre Said, ‘I’m Not Retiring’': Brian Baumgartner Reflects on the Day He First Met Aaron Rodgers

Aaron Rodgers was one of the last first-round quarterbacks to sit behind a veteran for more than one year. Apart from his own successor, Jordan Love. In fact, he did it for a whopping three years while the legendary Brett Favre continued to push for a second Super Bowl.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / The SportsRush / June 30

Pittsburgh Steelers News: Aaron Rodgers on Track to Break Brett Favre’s 508-Touchdown Record

After a pair of tumultuous seasons with the New York Jets, Aaron Rodgers is all but set to end his storied NFL career with his former Super Bowl rivals, the Pittsburgh Steelers.

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NFL players who are going into decline in 2025

Age comes for every NFL player. These 25 players could be headed into decline heading into 2025.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / The SportsRush / June 28

King Dunlap Uses Brett Favre Example to Joke That Aaron Rodgers Will Retire Four Times From the NFL

During his most recent appearance on the Pat McAfee Show, Aaron Rodgers stopped just short of fully confirming that this will indeed be his last go around in the NFL.

NFL News / FirstSportz / June 27

Wild Similarities Between Aaron Rodgers and Brett Favre’s Careers Decoded

The Green Bay Packers remain the only elite team to have had a stellar track record when it comes to drafting and training quarterbacks. The team has faced multiple issues over the years, but dealing with an average or incompetent quarterback has not been one of them.

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NFL News / The Packers Post / June 14

Flashback 2002: Brett Favre and Donald Driver Reach Major Milestones for the Packers in a Win Over the Bears

Brett Favre became the third fastest quarterback to reach the 40,000-yard mark for his career while Donald Driver recorded his first 100-yard receiving game as the Green Bay Packers defeated the Chicago Bears 34-21 on Monday Night Football.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / PackersTalk.com / June 9

The Favre Cycle Ends in Pittsburgh

It finally happened. Aaron Rodgers has signed with the Pittsburgh Steelers. No, not the Vikings. Not back to the Jets. Pittsburgh. For a while, it looked like he might follow the full Brett Favre blueprint.

NFL News / Gridiron Heroics / June 4

'Tough as nails': Brett Favre pays tribute to Vikings legend Jim Marshall

In September of 2009, former Green Bay Packers quarterback Brett Favre was in his first season with the Minnesota Vikings. Already a sure-fire Hall of Famer due to his success with Green Bay, Favre looked to add to his resume playing for his long-time rival.

Philadelphia Eagles News / Athlon Sports / May 26

Ex Eagles Star Michael Vick Key Voice In Brett Favre Docuseries

Brett Favre and Michael Vick never played together. But because of their off-field missteps, the two talented quarterbacks will forever be linked together.

Brett Favre News / HBCUs on SI / May 21

Michael Vick's Redemption Story And Coaching At Norfolk State Is More Compelling Than Sounding Off On Favre

Michael Vick and Brett Favre were great players. One mesmerized defenders with his athletic wizardry, while the other embodied the ol' gunslinger mentality en route to a Super Bowl ring and multiple MVP trophies.

NFL News / The Spun / May 20

Michael Vick Makes His Opinion On Brett Favre Extremely Clear

A recent Netflix documentary on Brett Favre's role in the Mississippi state welfare scandal saw a number of people interviewed, including former Pro Bowl quarterback Michael Vick.

NFL News / Sportscasting / April 30

'Untold: The Fall Of Favre' Trailer Previews Netflix’s Brett Favre Scandal Doc

Netflix has released the trailer for Untold: The Fall of Favre, a documentary chronicling two scandals involving Hall of Fame quarterback Brett Favre. “Brett Favre was a cult-like, iconic figure,” says a voiceover in the trailer for The Fall of Favre.

NFL News / The Spun / April 26

Brett Favre Sends Clear Message To Shedeur Sanders Amid Draft Day Slide

There aren't many people who can relate to how Shedeur Sanders is feeling right now. Former NFL star Brett Favre, however, is one of them. Before he became a Hall of Fame quarterback, Favre was trying to make a name for himself at Southern Mississippi.

NFL News / Athlon Sports / April 25

LOOK: Brett Favre Selling $14 Million Mansion Amid Controversy

Brett Favre is one of the finest quarterbacks in the NFL's history, but he has been in the news the past few years for all of the wrong reasons. Now, he is back in the news for a reason much more tolerable than alleged fraud.

Green Bay Packers News / Gridiron Heroics / April 25