Legendary Packers QB sparks health concerns among fans with ‘difficult’ video

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The NFL world are growing increasingly concerned over the well-being of Green Bay Packers legend Brett Favre.Favre, who played 16 of his 20 NFL seasons with the Packers, was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in 2024, 14 years after retiring.Favre spent 16 seasons of his legendary career in Green BaygettyHe is still widely connected with Green Bay, and took the opportunity to invite Packers fans to an event.“Hello everyone, it’s Brett Favre, former Packer. Speaking of Packers, I want to congratulate and thank the Colectivo Packers México for bringing Packer fans together nationwide,” Favre said.“I want to invite everyone to the official photo shoot on September 13th at 12 p.m. at Palacio de Bellas Artes in Mexico City. “By the way, Mexico City is a beautiful city, and then after that you can go to the kickoff watch parties.”NFL Weekly Newsletter - SIGN UP!talkSPORT is your home for NFL in the UK as we launch our biggest year of coverage yet!2026 promises to be an epic year for NFL on talkSPORT – and we want you to join us for the ride.MORE INFO & SIGN-UP HERE!This season will be our biggest ever with live commentary of 90+ games, including behind-the-scenes access to international games and all three London fixtures, plus bumper coverage of Super Bowl 61 at SoFi Stadium.Exclusive interviews, hard-hitting opinion, latest front-office drama and top breaking news – all delivered straight to your inbox each week.Instead of being excited for the opportunity to meet Favre, fans took to the comments to express their concerns about his health.Throughout the video, Favre was stuttering and slurring his words, and pausing multiple times to take long breaths.“It’s so difficult to see Brett like this, he deserves respect just like everyone else,” one said.“Man that was difficult to watch, God bless you Brett,” a second added.“It’s so tough seeing a legend struggle, sending you good vibes Brett” a third commented.“I wanted to send you my heartfelt prayers and best wishes for continued improvement in your health,” a fourth said.Fans have expressed their concern about Favre’s healthGettyView Tweet: https://t.co/SDM0X7mplJ“Seeing him like this is honestly hard I remember when he seemed almost indestructible on the field,” a fifth concluded.Parkinson’s disease is a neurologic movement disorder, affecting the brain and causing difficulty with movements, or motor symptoms.Common symptoms include tremors, stiffness or rigidity of the muscles, and slowness of movement.Despite it’s clear effect on the legendary QB, he told TMZ Sports in an interview in January he is never going to give in.“I have absolutely not given up, and I am fighting till the end.” Favre said. “Yes, I have progressed a little faster than I would have hoped at this point, but I’m extremely thankful and blessed!!!”Favre was diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease in 2024, but is continuing to fightGettyFavre is most known for his time with the Packers but also played for the Atlanta Falcons, New York Jets, and Minnesota Vikings.The second-round draft pick in 1991 won the Super Bowl in 1997, and was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2016.He finished his career with 71,838 passing yards, 508 touchdowns and an additional 14 scores on the ground.