Passing Opinion or a Defamation Blitz? Analyzing Favre v. Sharpe

By Ben Coulthard In Favre v. Sharpe,[1] a Fifth Circuit decision levied in September 2024 has affirmed a 2023 district court ruling from the Southern District of Mississippi.[2] The decision effectively dismisses a defamation suit by former Green Bay Packers quarterback Brett Favre against fellow NFL legend Shannon Sharpe. Facts/Background Favre, former quarterback for the University of Southern Mississippi and the Green Bay Packers, recently came under fire after allegedly committing f