Overview
- Mark Gastineau confronted Brett Favre at a 2023 sports memorabilia event, accusing him of intentionally taking a sack in 2002 to help Michael Strahan break Gastineau's sack record.
- The confrontation, which was filmed for ESPN's upcoming 30 for 30 documentary 'The New York Sack Exchange,' shows Gastineau expressing lingering frustration over the incident.
- Brett Favre denied any malice in the play, stating he was focused on closing out the game and not on impacting Gastineau's legacy or record.
- Favre later posted a statement on social media expressing respect for Gastineau and advocating for his induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
- The documentary explores the history of the Jets' 1980s defensive line and broader themes of rivalry, legacy, and reconciliation within the sport.