Brett Favre after final concussion: I never looked back | Trending Now

27 Mar 2026 · 4 min · 3 chapters

Ask about this episode

Ask anything about it. ChatGPT or Claude reads this page and answers with the times it was said.

Connect VO and ask about every podcast you hear, including the moments you saved. Add to ChatGPT · Add to Claude

In short

Brett Favre reflects on his final concussion, what he remembers from the incident, and his views on how concussions are defined and their long-term effects.

Guest backgrounds

Brett Favre is a former NFL quarterback. The episode also references trainer Eric Sugarman (“Shug”) who assessed Favre on the field.

Key claims

Favre says he felt no pain after the final hit, then blacked out and later woke up snoring; he was diagnosed with a concussion. He argues many concussions may go unnoticed in football (“bell was ringing” moments) and that the cumulative toll could be worse than obvious knockouts. He says he doesn’t worry much about long-term effects because there’s nothing he can control.

Notable examples

The final snap incident at the University of Minnesota field in Chicago, described as solid ice; Favre mentions Bears players clapping (Erlacher, Lance Briggs) after he regained awareness.

Written by AI. May contain mistakes. Listen to the episode to check what was said.

Chapters

Tap a time to open that second in VO

Brett Favre's Final Snap and Concussion

0:58 to 2:42

Brett discusses his experience during the final snap of his career and the concussion he sustained.

“What do you remember from blacking out on the final snap of your career?”

Understanding Concussions in Football

2:42 to 4:19

Favre reflects on the nature of concussions and their recognition in football.

“Went right in, took a shower, put my street clothes on, got a jacket, got hot chocolate and a chili dog, and I never looked back.”

Long-Term Concerns and Mental Health

4:19 to 4:50

Brett shares his thoughts on long-term effects of concussions and mental health.

“How concerned are you about the long-term side effects?”
Hear the part that matters, and keep it.Open this episode in VO. Double tap your headphones to save a moment as you listen.
Get VO free

Transcript

Automatic transcript. May contain errors.

0:00Get in the game with the college-branded Venmo Debit Card. Wreck your team with every tap and earn up to 5 % cash back with Venmo Stash, a new rewards program from Venmo. No monthly fee, no minimum balance. Just school pride and spending power. Get in the game and sign up for the Venmo Debit Card at Venmo.com slash college card. The Venmo MasterCard is issued by the Bancorp Bank N.A. Select schools available. Venmo Stash terms and exclusions apply at Venmo.me slash stash terms. Max$100 cash back per month. Protein is now at Starbucks, and it's never tasted so good. You can add protein cold foam to your favorite drink or try one of our new protein lattes or matcha.

0:40Try it today at Starbucks.

0:46Hey everybody, it's Graham, and it's Friday, which means today we get to bring you another trending clip. The clip you're about to hear is trending on our Instagram right now. Hope you enjoy. This week, Brett Favre.

1:04What do you remember from blacking out on the final snap of your career? I just remember when I got, there was no pain. Guy pushed me. We were playing at the University of Minnesota, playing in Chicago, harmless. You know, I'd love to say that the guy hit me hard, but it was just a push. and the field was solid ice almost. Hard, cold, threw a little swing route to the left. The guy pushed me and I just kind of slipped and lost my footing. And I fell over and just hit the left side of my head, which that's probably been done thousands of times. And the next thing that I remember, I was snoring.

1:47Our trainer had came out on the field, Eric Sugarman. We call him Shug. And he's like, hey, buddy, you all right? I was kind of laying on my stomach, my head on turns to my right a little bit, and I was snoring. I was taking a good nap. And he says, you're all right? And I said, hey, I was snoring. It's kind of like he woke me up. And he said, I know, buddy, you had a concussion. And I thought, no pain, nothing. It was just, in fact, I kind of warmed up a little bit. I was freezing before then. And I got up and I kind of looked over and I said, well, a couple of bears, Erlacher and Lance Briggs, a few of those guys are clapping.

2:24I said, what are they doing here? And I think I took one step towards the bearer sideline and Shug said, oh, come over here with me, buddy. And went straight to the sideline and I said, let's go on into the locker room. I figured after 20 years I should be able to say what I want to do. Went right in, took a shower, put my street clothes on, got a jacket, got hot chocolate and a chili dog, and I never looked back. Never missed it since. How many concussions do you think you got during your career? Here's where the problem to me lies. Not that it really matters at this point. What's done is done.

3:04But what is technically, scientifically, or medically a concussion? We know when you see a guy or a boxer, for example, get knocked out, that's a concussion. But what about when you get hit and, like in football, a lot of times you don't know it. Even I'm watching now, and I may, I think to myself, he may have had a concussion. You'll see a guy get up and it's when bells are ringing a little bit or flash bulbs are going off, and that's stuff that people don't see. You see when someone's out cold and they get up and they don't know what sideline to go to. That's easy. I guess my point is of the true, he's got a concussion, where the outside looking in, those two, three, maybe, maybe.

3:53But what about the ones that I got up, ran the next play, you never thought anything of it. But, you know, the old saying, bell was ringing. Endless, endless, no telling. And my understanding, as we find out more about those, the toll of those may be even greater than the big ones. But again, there's nothing you can do about it. How concerned are you about the long-term side effects? You know, only when I do interviews like this. Okay. When us dumb media types bring it up. I jokingly say, but that is partly, there's really not a whole lot I can do. Worrying, as I tell, or we tell our youngest daughter all the time, no sense in worrying about something you can't control.

4:42right now you know there's no sense in worrying i mean i feel i don't i can't say i feel normal i don't know what normal but i feel pretty good mentally and physically and so uh across that bridge when we get to it eczema is unpredictable but you can flare less with epglyss a once monthly treatment for moderate to severe eczema after an initial four month or longer dosing phase. About 4 in 10 people taking EBCLIS achieved itch relief and clear or almost clear skin at 16 weeks. And most of those people maintain skin that's still more clear at one year with monthly dosing. EBCLIS, LibriKizumab, LBKZ, a 250 milligram per two milliliter injection is a prescription medicine used to treat adults and children 12 years of age and older who weigh at least 88 pounds or 40 kilograms with moderate to severe eczema.

5:29Also called atopic dermatitis that is not well controlled with prescription therapies used on the skin or topicals or who cannot use topical therapies. EBCLIS can be used with or without topical corticosteroids. Don't use if you're allergic to EBCLIS. Allergic reactions can occur that can be severe. Eye problems can occur. Tell your doctor if you have new or worsening eye problems. You should not receive a live vaccine when treated with EBCLIS. Before starting EBCLIS, tell your doctor if you have a parasitic infection. Ask your doctor about EBCLIS and visit ebglis.lily.com or call 1-800-LILY-RX or 1-800-545-5979.

5:59So good, so good, so good. Spring styles are at Nordstrom Rack stores now and they're up to 60 % off. Stock up and save on Rag & Bone, Madewell, Vince, All Saints, and more of your favorites. How did I not know Rack has Adidas? Why do we Rack? For the hottest deals. Just so many good brands. Join the Nordic Club to unlock exclusive discounts, shop new arrivals first, and more. Plus, buy online and pick up at your favorite Rack store for free. Great brands, great prices. That's why you Rack. And that's this week's fan favorite. To see more popular videos, go to our YouTube channel at youtube.com slash Graham Bensinger.

7:01Stock the fridge for tip-off with a variety of non-alcoholic craft styles available at your local grocery store or online at athleticbrewing.com. Your beer, fit for all times.

From the publisher

Brett Favre remembers the last concussion of his career and said he doesn’t worry about long-term effects

More from In Depth With Graham Bensinger

All 205 episodes
Brett Favre after final concussion: I never looked backIn Depth With Graham Bensinger · 4 min
Listen in VO