Brett Favre reflects on Saints' bounty scandal that rewarded players who injured him

Former NFL quarterback Brett Favre opened up about being targeted by a bounty hunting scheme by the New Orleans Saints' defense 15 years ago.
Brett Favre reflects on Saints' bounty scandal that rewarded players who injured him

Click Here to read in detail


NFL Hall of Famer Brett Favre was once a target of a bounty hunting scheme by the New Orleans Saints and opened up 15 years later about that experience in a thread on X Friday.

In 2009, the Saints offered their players cash incentives to injure certain players. Favre, quarterback of the Minnesota Vikings at that time, was on that list. 

The Vikings were considered the top obstacle in the NFC for the Saints to reach the Super Bowl that year. 

SIGN UP FOR TUBI AND STREAM SUPER BOWL LIX FOR FREE

The Saints beat Favre and the Vikings in the NFC championship game that year, a 31-28 overtime thriller. Favre was never injured, but he took multiple hard hits and ended up throwing a costly interception in overtime. 

Favre said he held no "ill will" toward the Saints for the scandal and wished he played better in the game. 

"I played the game with the mindset to be prepared for anything: big hits, injuries, and players trying to knock my head off. I never made excuses for the times I wasn’t successful and played the game within the ruleset. In fact, losing just made me want to work harder and fueled my drive to win next time," Favre wrote. 

"I don’t have any ill-will towards those involved in Bounty Gate. After we lost to the Saints, I rooted for Drew Brees and Sean Payton to win the Super Bowl. Looking back 15 years later, my opinion hasn’t changed. If I could have some of those plays back and done my part, maybe we would have been the ones celebrating a championship victory in 2010." 

BRETT FAVRE BACKS PATRICK MAHOMES ON PRESIDENTIAL ENDORSEMENT STANCE AMID TRUMP VS. TAYLOR SWIFT CONTROVERSY

The Saints won the Super Bowl that year against the Indianapolis Colts. 

But once the scandal was uncovered, the Saints received some of the harshest sanctions in NFL history. Former head coach Sean Payton was suspended a year without pay. 

Defensive coordinator Greg Williams, identified as the brains of the plan, was suspended indefinitely but was later reinstated. Former general manager Mickey Loomis was suspended for the first eight games of the 2012 season, and assistant head coach Joe Vitt was suspended for the first six games of that year. 

Former Saints players Scott Fujita, Anthony Hargrove, Will Smith and Jonathan Vilma were all suspended for their roles. 

CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP

The Saints also had to pay a $500,000 fine and forfeit their second-round picks in the 2012 and 2013 drafts

The team's bounty hunting plan involved as many as 27 players and at least one assistant coach, the league found in its investigation. Players even contributed to a cash pool. 

The players were paid $1,500 for a "knockout," when a targeted player couldn't return to the game, and $1,000 for a "cart-off," when a player had to be carried off the field.

Follow Fox News Digital’s sports coverage on X, and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.

Jackson Thompson is a sports writer for Fox News Digital. He previously worked for ESPN and Business Insider. Jackson has covered the Super Bowl and NBA Finals, and has interviewed iconic figures Usain Bolt, Rob Gronkowski, Jerry Rice, Troy Aikman, Mike Trout, David Ortiz and Roger Clemens.



Miatamil

Listed here the latest Trending News

'I moved to Glasgow as an Indian immigrant and accidentally joined an Orange Walk'

'I moved to Glasgow as an Indian immigrant and accidentally joined an Orange Walk'

Indian comedian Hitesh Rathore moved to Glasgow on a whim - and the city inspired him to take up stand-up

Read more >> : Cick here

Share on : 👇
Twitter (X) Facebook truthsocial gettr pinterest whatsapp telegram
Tom Parker's widow reveals the 'physical signs' he sends from beyond the grave

Tom Parker's widow reveals the 'physical signs' he sends from beyond the grave

Kelsey Parker, who is expecting a baby with her boyfriend Will Lindsay, opens up emotionally on the 'signs' late husband Tom sends her to show he's watching over them all

Read more >> : Cick here

Share on : 👇
Twitter (X) Facebook truthsocial gettr pinterest whatsapp telegram
Tom Parker sends pregnant widow Kelsey signs - and her boyfriend sees them too

Tom Parker sends pregnant widow Kelsey signs - and her boyfriend sees them too

EXCLUSIVE: Kelsey Parker, who is expecting a baby with her boyfriend Will Lindsay, says her late husband Tom Parker is constantly sending her 'signs' that he's watching over them

Read more >> : Cick here

Share on : 👇
Twitter (X) Facebook truthsocial gettr pinterest whatsapp telegram
'SNL': Watch Timothée Chalamet Perform Trio of Bob Dylan Songs

'SNL': Watch Timothée Chalamet Perform Trio of Bob Dylan Songs

Star of last year's Dylan biopic also hosts SNL for the third time

Read more >> : Cick here

Share on : 👇
Twitter (X) Facebook truthsocial gettr pinterest whatsapp telegram
The breathtaking destination named among the UK’s best on Manchester’s doorstep

The breathtaking destination named among the UK’s best on Manchester’s doorstep

It's only a stone's throw away from Greater Manchester, but it has gorgeous villages, a national park and Hollywood connections

Read more >> : Cick here

Share on : 👇
Twitter (X) Facebook truthsocial gettr pinterest whatsapp telegram
Oscar-winning masterpiece airs on TV this weekend

Oscar-winning masterpiece airs on TV this weekend

Steven Spielberg's 1993 epic Schindler's List is widely regarded as one of the greatest films of all time - and it will be aired on BBC Two this weekend

Read more >> : Cick here

Share on : 👇
Twitter (X) Facebook truthsocial gettr pinterest whatsapp telegram
A Demanding Customer Yelled At A Grocery Store Merchandiser, So They Sent Him On A Wild Goose Chase Down Every Aisle

A Demanding Customer Yelled At A Grocery Store Merchandiser, So They Sent Him On A Wild Goose Chase Down Every Aisle

The coconut water wasn’t the only thing that needed to chill.

Read more >> : Cick here

Share on : 👇
Twitter (X) Facebook truthsocial gettr pinterest whatsapp telegram
Sydnie Christmas reveals she's going back to school despite BGT win

Sydnie Christmas reveals she's going back to school despite BGT win

Sydnie Christmas recently revealed she's going back to school despite winning £250,000 on Britain's Got Talent. 

Read more >> : Cick here

Share on : 👇
Twitter (X) Facebook truthsocial gettr pinterest whatsapp telegram
Inside Kelsey and Will's stunning family home as they announce baby news

Inside Kelsey and Will's stunning family home as they announce baby news

EXCLUSIVE: As Kelsey and Will exclusively reveal they're expecting their first child together, the couple also give us a glimpse inside their family home - and a nod to Tom Parker

Read more >> : Cick here

Share on : 👇
Twitter (X) Facebook truthsocial gettr pinterest whatsapp telegram
Inside Jacqueline Jossa’s marriage to Dan Osborne as she denies split

Inside Jacqueline Jossa’s marriage to Dan Osborne as she denies split

JACQUELINE Jossa’s marriage to Dan Osborne has been anything but smooth sailing. While the EastEnders actress, 32, has denied recent rumours of a split, her tumultuous relationship with the former …

Read more >> : Cick here

Share on : 👇
Twitter (X) Facebook truthsocial gettr pinterest whatsapp telegram


These hashtags listed here are the most popular shared hashtags on Worldwide


Twitter (X), Inc. was an American social media company based in San Francisco, California, which operated and was named for its flagship social media network prior to its rebrand as X. In addition to Twitter, the company previously operated the Vine short video app and Periscope livestreaming service

Twitter (X) is one of the most popular social media platforms, with over 619 million monthly active users worldwide. One of the most exciting features of Twitter (X) is the ability to see what topics are trending in real-time. Twitter trends are a fascinating way to stay up to date on what people are talking about on the platform, and they can also be a valuable tool for businesses and individuals to stay relevant and informed. In this article, we will discuss Twitter (X) trends, how they work, and how you can use them to your advantage.

What are Twitter (X) Worldwide Trends?
Twitter (X) Worldwide trends are a list of topics that are currently being talked about on the platform and also world. The topics on this list change in real-time and are based on the volume of tweets using a particular hashtag or keyword. Twitter (X) Worldwide trends can be localized to a Worldwide country or region or can be global, depending on the topic's popularity.

How Do Twitter (X) Worldwide Trends Work?
Twitter (X) Worldwide trends are generated by an algorithm that analyzes the volume of tweets using a particular hashtag or keyword. When the algorithm detects a sudden increase in tweets using a specific hashtag or keyword, it considers that topic to be trending.

Once a topic is identified as trending, it is added to the list of Twitter (X) Worldwide trends. The topics on this list are ranked based on their popularity, with the most popular topics appearing at the top of the list.

Twitter (X) Worldwide trends can be filtered by location or category, allowing users to see what topics are trending in their area or in a particular industry. Additionally, users can click on a trending topic to see all of the tweets using that hashtag or keyword.