More than a decade after the scandal first made headlines, former Jets sideline reporter Jenn Sterger has reignited the conversation around Brett Favre ’s alleged misconduct. In a candid interview on the George Janko Show, Sterger revisited the controversial 2008 incident—revealing how the outdated technology of that era helped verify her claims and further exposing the flaws in how the NFL handled the situation.
Jenn Sterger reveals how old voicemails and Sidekick T-mail played a crucial role
During the conversation, Sterger offered a deeper dive into the evidence she received back in 2008 while Favre was quarterbacking for the New York Jets. She stated she never met Favre in person but believes it was him based on the voicemails left on her phone.
"I never met Brett Favre," she said. "The only reason that I assume that it’s him is because of the voicemails."
She explained that the nature of early 2000s tech played an unexpected role in exposing the messages. With no deepfakes or voice-altering apps available back then, she believes the audio clips were genuine. The explicit photos, she noted, were sent via T-mail, a once-popular messaging feature on Sidekick phones.
“Do you know what T-mail is?” she joked. “Which makes this story so much sadder. It’s like the T-mail, the Crocs... like, we can go so many directions with where this went wrong.”
George Janko chimed in on the recklessness of the situation, calling out the lack of caution: “Very sloppy work. By the way—for you to be using emails so like no one knows who you are, and then throw a voicemail up is wildly dumb, bro.”
Jenn Sterger’s career suffered while Brett Favre walked away with a fine
The fallout for Sterger was significant. She’s spoken openly about how the scandal derailed her media career and how she felt abandoned by both the public and the NFL. Meanwhile, Favre, who was married at the time, reportedly admitted to the voicemails but denied sending any explicit content. The NFL fined him $50,000—not for misconduct, but for failing to fully cooperate with the investigation.
Sterger’s latest revelations come on the heels of Netflix’s release of Untold: The Fall of Favre, a documentary that delves into both the sexting scandal and Favre’s alleged involvement in a Mississippi welfare fraud case.
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As new details emerge, it’s clear that this chapter of NFL history remains deeply unsettling—and unresolved.
Jenn Sterger reveals how old voicemails and Sidekick T-mail played a crucial role
During the conversation, Sterger offered a deeper dive into the evidence she received back in 2008 while Favre was quarterbacking for the New York Jets. She stated she never met Favre in person but believes it was him based on the voicemails left on her phone.
"I never met Brett Favre," she said. "The only reason that I assume that it’s him is because of the voicemails."
She explained that the nature of early 2000s tech played an unexpected role in exposing the messages. With no deepfakes or voice-altering apps available back then, she believes the audio clips were genuine. The explicit photos, she noted, were sent via T-mail, a once-popular messaging feature on Sidekick phones.
“Do you know what T-mail is?” she joked. “Which makes this story so much sadder. It’s like the T-mail, the Crocs... like, we can go so many directions with where this went wrong.”
George Janko chimed in on the recklessness of the situation, calling out the lack of caution: “Very sloppy work. By the way—for you to be using emails so like no one knows who you are, and then throw a voicemail up is wildly dumb, bro.”
Jenn Sterger’s career suffered while Brett Favre walked away with a fine
The fallout for Sterger was significant. She’s spoken openly about how the scandal derailed her media career and how she felt abandoned by both the public and the NFL. Meanwhile, Favre, who was married at the time, reportedly admitted to the voicemails but denied sending any explicit content. The NFL fined him $50,000—not for misconduct, but for failing to fully cooperate with the investigation.
Sterger’s latest revelations come on the heels of Netflix’s release of Untold: The Fall of Favre, a documentary that delves into both the sexting scandal and Favre’s alleged involvement in a Mississippi welfare fraud case.
Also Read: Donald Trump mocks New York Jets in a subtle way, while praising Tim Tebow’s NFL success
As new details emerge, it’s clear that this chapter of NFL history remains deeply unsettling—and unresolved.
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