NFL legend Brett Favre was diagnosed with Parkinson’s in January 2024. Similar to how he was a warrior on the gridiron, he is fighting a different war outside it. Recently, he shared an update on his disease, showcasing his tough mentality, amid the stiffness and rigidity he feels in his body.

“Thank you everyone for your prayers and concerns, but contrary to reports, I have not given up hope in my battle with Parkinson’s!” wrote Brett Favre on X. “Not sure where this came from — but just like I never gave up on the gridiron —not going to start now. I pray there will be a cure one day and I appreciate you all.”

Although Favre was diagnosed with Parkinson’s in early 2024, he made it public in October 2024 in front of a House Ways and Means Committee hearing. Fortunately, he is still in the early stages of the disease. He cleared it up with the fans during the New Year’s Eve episode of the 4th and Favre podcast.

“I’m in the early stages of Parkinson’s,” said Favre. “I’m probably like most people – I thought there was just one Parkinson’s and that was it. There’s not. There’s multiple, many forms of Parkinson’s, and I have what’s called idiopathic, which is the most common. And I think the other thing most people think when they hear of Parkinson’s is they think of shaking.”

It’s good to hear it from the quarterback that he is in the early stages. However, he suffers from occasional tremors, which is the classic sign of the first moving symptom of Parkinson’s. While it may not be curable, Parkinson’s is certainly manageable with proper medication and treatments. Favre also shared an update on his current condition and how the disease is holding up.

“I get from time to time, ‘Oh you must not be too bad because you don’t shake.’ I have very little shaking. I have some, but it’s pretty rare,” said Brett Favre . “But as I’ve learned, the Parkinson’s that I have has three different characteristics. One of those three you’ll have as the dominant side effect. It’s cognitive and memory is one. Shaking and tremors is two. And rigidity and stiffness is three. I major in the rigidity and stiffness.”

While the former Super Bowl winner continues to fight through the rigidity and stiffness, his fans are there to provide him with all the mental support he needs.

Fans are praying for Brett Favre’s quick recovery

Brett Favre has played for four different franchises during his 20-year career. He spent most of those two decades he spent with the Green Bay Packers. However, it is not just the Packers Nation but the entire NFL fandom that has come together to wish him a speedy recovery. “Prayers for ya legend-taking it to the Lord and asking He heal you,” wrote a fan. “Hope no matter what you find your joy in Jesus Christ-praying God heals and protects you.”

As usual, the Packers Nation is always standing with. “You are loved by all packers fans,” wrote a Packers fan on X. “We all pray for God to give you healing and grace during your battle. Go Pack Go.🏈”

Even rival fans are also pouring prayers for the legendary quarterback. “I knew it, as a poor Cowboys fan I could never stand you on the field!!” commented one. “You are one of the toughest Men I have ever witnessed. I pray for your well being.”

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Favre is a man of faith, and so are many of his fans, who pray to God for his betterment. “Keep fighting,” wrote another. “May God Bless you and I pray for strength to continue fighting. I pray for the miracle of healing that Jesus can provide. God Bless.”

Some even came up with ways on how to keep Parkinson’s in check through family experience.”Sending prayers. My Dad has Parkinson’s,” another fan commented to Favre’s post. “The only thing shown to slow the progression is daily exercise.”

The ten-time Pro Bowler will be happy to see people showering him with so much love. Regardless of everything, it is great to see Brett Favre not giving up. The former quarterback has suffered from hundreds of injuries in his career, but he always came back stronger. As a result, he made  321 consecutive starts from 1992 to 2010. Hopefully, the Pro Football Hall of Fame will win the fight and return stronger, like always.