Brett Favre says: ‘There’s no way I’m giving up’ on Parkinson’s disease

Brett Favre stays realistic about life with Parkinson’s…and the Hall of Famer doesn’t back down for a second.

No. 4 tells TMZ Sports he has “progressed a little faster” than he expected, but emphasizes that everyone’s journey is different. Some symptoms crept in – but nothing alarming.

His approach? Work, exercise, and pursue whatever clinical trials you can.

“That’s all I can do,” said Favre, who announced his diagnosis in September 2024. “Now, to hell, I give up. »

TMZ Sports debunked a false message from a popular sports social media account earlier this month, which stated that the Gunslinger had “lost hope” amid his battle with illness.

While the 56-year-old admits that nights are worse than mornings and middays, Favre has consulted five specialists…all of whom agree that he’s doing everything right. They told him that medical researchers are closer than ever to a cure…maybe in 5 to 10 years.

“I just pray for a cure for me and for the millions of people who suffer from the same disease,” Favre said. “I’m early. Even though it’s been three years, this disease is still early, so I hope something can at least stop the progression, if not cure it.”

And the legendary competitor isn’t slowing down – last year he cycled 6,200 miles – bringing him to a breathtaking 60,000 miles since retirement.

Favre fights like he always has: full throttle, never giving up, eyes on the finish line.

Favre also tells TMZ Sports that he thinks his former protégé, Aaron Rodgersstill has the arm and the legs… the question is: does he want another shot?

From one mate to another, No. 4 says reality hits hard at this point, but if Rodgers wants to play, Favre would take a chance on the 42-year-old gunslinger.

“It’s tough when you get to the point where Aaron is now,” Favre said. “Of course, I’ve been to this point many times. Reality hits you. You’re faced with the question: ‘OK, now if I don’t play, I’ll never play football again.'”

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

Could Rodgers make it in his 22nd season? Stay tuned.