Brett Favre Archives

Brett Favre’s defamation lawsuit against Shannon Sharpe dismissed

"Because Sharpe's comments are constitutionally protected rhetorical hyperbole using loose, figurative language, they cannot support a defamation claim as a matter of law."

Brett Favre remains under gag order, won’t be able to discuss Mississippi welfare case on ‘Fearless’

Favre's legal team requested for the gag order to be lifted in June but it remains in place.

Brett Favre and Warren Sapp will join Jason Whitlock’s The Blaze show weekly

Favre is set to join Fearless for the full show each Wednesday, with Sapp doing the same on Thursdays.

Pat McAfee brings up Brett Favre lawsuit and Skip Bayless at ESPYS: ‘That one was for me…and Shannon Sharpe.’

""We apologize, the sports world obviously isn't perfect. Sue us. Don't actually. Shoutout Brett Favre. That was for me, that was for me. And Shannon Sharpe. Shoutout, Skip, that one was for you too."

Brett Favre’s biographer calls Favre an ‘idiot’ after he blasts liberal news media

"I can say with 100 percent certainty the man is an idiot. This is unambiguous."

Journalist who uncovered Brett Favre’s role in welfare fraud case wins a Pulitzer

Favre denies wrongdoing to this day.

Brett Favre stands with Tucker Carlson, calls for Fox News boycott

"I’m with Tucker. Time to boycott Fox until they come to their senses and let the man speak."

Shannon Sharpe moves to dismiss Brett Favre lawsuit, says comments were ‘couched in rhetorical hyperbole’

"Sharpe’s opinions—commentary based on reported facts and couched in rhetorical hyperbole regarding an issue of public concern about a public figure—lie at the core of the protections afforded by the First Amendment and Mississippi law."

Pat McAfee files motion to dismiss Brett Favre’s amended defamation lawsuit

"In meritless cases like this one, there is a powerful interest in ensuring free speech is not unduly burdened by the necessity of defending against expensive, baseless litigation."

Brett Favre files amended defamation lawsuit against Pat McAfee

The filing "restarts the clock on McAfee’s new answer (due in 14 days)."

Pat McAfee files for dismissal of ‘clown show of a defamation suit’ from Brett Favre

"From the very beginning I thought the lawsuit against me was a joke. A fugaze. A rib.. today makes it all feel like there has been a true glitch in the simulation."

Pat McAfee thought Brett Favre defamation lawsuit was a prank

"Honestly, I was like, 'Oh, this has gotta be fake.'"

Pat McAfee removes Brett Favre defamation lawsuit to federal court

"Moving the case from state court to federal court will enhance McAfee’s prospects for success."

Bomani Jones downplays chances of Brett Favre suing him and HBO: ‘We had to run that script by so many people.’

"We had to run that script by so many people. Because we were not going to let this very thing happen."

Brett Favre’s lawyer calls defamation case against Pat McAfee, Shannon Sharpe a ‘slam dunk’

"I don’t think I’ve ever seen a defendant build a case against themselves...more than Pat is."

Pat McAfee: ‘I have been served by Brett Favre. Here we go.’

"I've learned a lot about these Southern folks."

Brett Favre’s lawyer believes bankrupting Pat McAfee in defamation lawsuit will teach him a lesson

"It’s going to cost Pat McAfee millions of dollars. And if it bankrupts him, then he will have learned his lesson."

Pat McAfee offers fiery response to Brett Favre lawsuit: ‘See you in court, pal.’

"A lot of people are wondering how my lawyers are gonna handle this. You know it, I ain’t got ‘em."

Brett Favre sues Pat McAfee, Shannon Sharpe over defamation claims

Brett Favre sued media personalities Pat McAfee and Shannon Sharpe as well as the Mississippi State auditor for defamation.

Real Sports dives into Brett Favre Mississippi scandal: ‘I don’t see how you don’t know that that money is welfare dollars.’

"They thought of this as a slush fund that no one was watching at all."

Pat McAfee wants Brett Favre scandal mentioned every time his name is broached

"We have to make sure that it’s mentioned every time that man is mentioned because that 's a big deal"

Stephen A. Smith slams ‘cowardly’ Brett Favre for accusing the media of smearing his name

"We haven’t seen you anywhere! But then when you speak, it’s that you’ve gotten smeared. Really?"

Jeff Pearlman implores readers to avoid his Brett Favre biography following fraud scandal: ‘He’s a bad guy’

"Sincerely, don't buy the book, don't take it out from the library. Leave it."

Brett Favre “would consider” NFL broadcasting career if Monday Night Football comes calling

"If someone offered me a job to do Monday night or Thursday Night Football and if it was a great deal, I would consider it"

Brett Favre will make weekly radio appearance on ESPN Milwaukee throughout the 2022 season

Will Aaron Rodgers take offense at some innocuous Favre remark at some point this season? Almost certainly!

Lisa Guerrero shuts down Twitter troll on their Brett Favre take

"Great game BUT Favre was an alcoholic [and] abused prescription pills for years (while playing)... So have a seat."

“This kid was destined to play pro football”: Hard Knocks sees Brett Favre talk with Rams’ LB Clay Johnston

"Hey Brett, you remember that picture we had of you holding Clay like a football? What he really didn't know is that you threw him into a wall."

Colin Cowherd used a Rich Eisen interview with Brett Favre without attribution, unlike “literally every other news outlet who used this”

"Brett Favre was on a radio show, TV show."

Brett Favre reportedly flubbed his audition for Monday Night Football, is out of consideration

And so the search continues.

Brett Favre and other Sqor execs sued for over $16.75 million, thanks to alleged “negligent and fraudulent misrepresentations”

An investment firm alleges Favre and other Sqor execs claimed athletes were using the platform when they weren't, and misrepresented users, traffic, and potential deals.

While promoting concussion documentary, Brett Favre tells Rich Eisen he’d prefer his grandsons play golf, not football

Favre said he's not eager to have his grandchildren play football.

Brett Favre to appear on special QB Camp episode with Jon Gruden

For seven years, Jon Gruden has been the (somewhat self-appointed) Saint Peter for NFL quarterbacks. Before you pass...