Although NFL legend Kurt Warner suffered multiple injuries during his 12-year NFL career, it is his recent health issue that has been causing him much trouble. Despite having used different medications and exercises, the problem is showing no sign of healing. It is making the legendary quarterback restless. In his recent social media post, he even asked the fans for help and suggestions on how to get better.

“Need some help! I’m in the best shape of my life…,” wrote Kurt Warner on X. “I’m as lean as I’ve ever been… but I have some inflammation around my knees that’s driving me crazy & no matter what I’ve tried: diet, vitamins/supplements, or exercise, I can’t shake it! Any experts out there that have some ideas to help???”

The former St. Louis Rams quarterback believes he is in the best shape of his life at 54. He is maintaining his figure by keeping his weight and diet under control. But his inflammation around his knees has been a major obstacle in letting him live his life to the fullest.

During his NFL career, the only serious knee injury he suffered was an MCL tear in 2005. He was an Arizona Cardinals player then and sustained the injury against the Houston Texans. It caused him to miss the final two games of the season. He suffered various other injuries, but none were knee-related.

Since he is such a well-known figure, it did not take long for fans to come up with solutions. People suggested that he use a cold plunge, walk backward on a treadmill, and fast for two days. But the Pro Football Hall of Fame answered that he had tried everything. Several others also came up with a few more suggestions. However, it may be better for the QB to visit a doctor for better results.

Quarterbacks take a lot of hits during their careers. It can be asymptomatic then and pose a problem later in life. Former Green Bay Packers quarterback Brett Favre is one such example. He suffered multiple hits, especially concussions, during his career. Although he barely paid any attention to them, now he suffers from Parkinson’s disease.

While it is great that he made a plea for help, Warner should not let the inflammation linger and would be better served consulting a doctor sooner rather than later. Fans would love to see the legend live his life to the fullest, free from the nagging pain in his knee.

But knee trouble is not the only thing keeping Warner in the headlines these days. Just days earlier, he turned heads for an entirely different reason. He revealed an unexpected connection to the most talked-about name in the 2026 NFL Draft. In an appearance on The Rich Eisen Show, Warner disclosed that he had personally trained Fernando Mendoza, the quarterback the Las Vegas Raiders selected with the No. 1 overall pick on April 23.

Fernando Mendoza has trained under Kurt Warner

For months, it was speculated that Indiana Hoosiers quarterback Fernando Mendoza would be the No. 1 pick. And the Las Vegas Raiders would draft him. On April 23, the speculation turned out to be a reality when the Raiders picked him at No. 1. With a weak quarterback class, Mendoza’s stats made him the most elite of all.

The CFP National Championship Game Offensive MVP won all 16 games last season. He recorded 3,535 passing yards and 41 touchdowns with a 72% pass completion rate. While these stats speak volumes about him, former quarterback Kurt Warner may have a contribution to his excellent record.

“Fernando [Mendoza] came to the house a couple of years ago, right as he was taking over as a starter at Cal,” said Kurt Warner on The Rich Eisen Show, via YouTube. “He trained at my house with me, and so we’ve had a relationship for a while.”

It is a surprising fact indeed. Mendoza training under a Super Bowl winner is something very new to NFL fans. Maybe it has helped him get better at his game. Warner has over 32,400+ passing yards and 208 touchdown passes with a 66% pass completion rate in his 12-year career. So, having thrown the ball with him, he may have learned a few tricks that helped him improve his passing skills.

Besides the two-time NFL MVP, Mendoza will also have a chance to train under another NFL legend, Tom Brady, in Las Vegas. Brady is a minority stakeholder at the franchise. The Heisman Trophy winner may find it a bit easier to understand Brady’s methods, as he has always snapped the ball with another legend while he was at California. Maybe if Warner gets better, he can drive for five hours and meet his student again.