Packers Legend Joins Packers to Coach QBs in Surprise Move

April 1, 2025

GREEN BAY, Wis. — Brett Favre, the gunslinging Hall of Famer who defined Green Bay Packers glory, is back in Titletown—this time on the sideline. The team announced Tuesday that Favre, a three-time MVP and Super Bowl XXXI champ, will join Matt LaFleur’s staff as quarterbacks coach, a stunning move confirmed by sources to ESPN’s Adam Schefter.

Favre, 55, racked up 61,655 passing yards and 442 touchdowns over 16 seasons with Green Bay (1992-2007), cementing his legend (Packers.com). After retiring in 2010 and coaching Mississippi’s Oak Grove High to a state title in 2013, he’s now tasked with mentoring Jordan Love, who threw for a projected 3,947 yards and 27 TDs in 2024. “Green Bay’s home,” Favre said. “Helping Love chase a ring? I’m all in.”

The Packers, coming off an NFC Championship run, see Favre’s football IQ as a spark. His $1.5 million annual deal—sliding into Green Bay’s $47 million cap after Josh Jacobs’ restructure (Over The Cap)—is a steal for a legend who once led them to 11 playoff berths. Love’s growth has fans buzzing, and Favre’s arrival could push the QB to elite status.

X lit up with reactions: “Favre coaching Love? Super Bowl vibes!” (@PackFaithful) clashed with “He burned us in ‘08—why now?” (@LambeauVoice). His messy Jets exit and Vikings stint (2009-10) left scars, but 2016 Hall of Fame induction softened them. Sources say LaFleur pitched the role to leverage Favre’s grit and playbook mastery.

Green Bay’s betting big on nostalgia and know-how. With Favre’s arm gone but his mind sharper than ever, could this be the edge for a 2025 title? Packers fans—split or not—are ready to see No. 4 call the shots again.