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

Brett Favre is holding 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 just a little sooner” than he hoped, however stresses everybody’s journey is totally different. Some signs have crept in — however nothing that’s alarming.

His method? Grind, train and chase each medical trial potential.

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

TMZ Sports activities debunked an faulty publish from a well-liked 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 every little thing proper. They’ve advised him medical researchers are nearer to a remedy than ever earlier than … maybe 5-10 years away.

“I’m simply praying for a remedy for me and tens of millions on the market who’ve the identical illness,” Favre mentioned. “I’m early. Despite the fact that it’s been three years, it’s nonetheless early on this illness, so I’m holding out hope one thing can at the least cease the development, if not remedy it.”

And the legendary competitor isn’t slowing down — final 12 months he biked 6,200 miles — bringing him to a jaw-dropping 60,000 miles since retirement.

Favre is combating like he at all times 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 another shot?

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

“It’s laborious once you get to the purpose the place Aaron is now,” Favre mentioned. “After all, I used to be at that time a number of instances — the truth of it hits you. You’re confronted with, ‘OK now, if I don’t play, I’m by no means enjoying soccer once more.’”

“Now, Phillip Rivers clearly is the exception to that rule, however 99.9% of the folks, once you retire, you retire. That’s it. Particularly as time goes on, you’ll be able to’t return.”