Brett Favre Says ‘No Manner In Hell Am I Giving Up’ On Parkinson’s

Brett Favre is maintaining it actual about life with Parkinson’s … and the Corridor of Famer isn’t backing down for a second.

No. 4 tells TMZ Sports activities he’s “progressed a little faster” than he hoped, however stresses everybody’s journey is completely different. Some signs have crept in — however nothing that’s alarming.

His strategy? Grind, train and chase each medical trial attainable.

“That’s all I can do,” stated Favre, who introduced his analysis in September 2024. “Now way in hell am I giving up.”

TMZ Sports activities debunked an faulty submit from a preferred sports activities social media account earlier this month that acknowledged the Gunslinger had “given up hope” amid his battle with the illness.

Whereas the 56-year-old admits nights are worse than mornings and mid-day, Favre has consulted 5 specialists … who all agree he’s doing the whole lot proper. They’ve informed him medical researchers are nearer to a treatment than ever earlier than … maybe 5-10 years away.

“I’m just praying for a cure for me and millions out there who have the same disease,” Favre stated. “I’m early. Even though it’s been three years, it’s still early in this disease, so I’m holding out hope something can at least stop the progression, if not cure it.”

And the legendary competitor isn’t slowing down — final yr he biked 6,200 miles — bringing him to a jaw-dropping 60,000 miles since retirement.

Favre is combating like he all the time has — full throttle, by no means quitting, eyes on the end line.

Favre additionally tells TMZ Sports activities he thinks his former protege, Aaron Rodgers, nonetheless has the arm and the legs … the query is, does he need yet one more shot?

From one journeyman to a different, No. 4 says actuality hits onerous at this stage, but when Rodgers desires to play, Favre would take an opportunity on the 42-year-old gunslinger.

“It’s hard when you get to the point where Aaron is now,” Favre stated. “Of course, I was at that point several times — the reality of it hits you. You’re faced with, ‘OK now, if I don’t play, I’m never playing football again.’”

“Now, Phillip Rivers obviously is the exception to that rule, but 99.9% of the people, when you retire, you retire. That’s it. Especially as time goes on, you can’t go back.”