Mark Gastineau suing ESPN over Brett Favre confrontation

Mark Gastineau is reportedly suing ESPN for not publishing a video where he confronts Brett Favre over Michael Strahan breaking his single-season sack record in 2001. Gastineau claims he has been attacked on social media since the video aired and is seeking $25 million in damages.

Mark Gastineau confronting Brett Favre over Michael Strahan's sack record

Mark Gastineau confronts Brett Favre over Michael Strahan's sack record in a viral video from 2023, leading to a controversial exchange between the two former NFL players.

Controversy between Mark Gastineau, Brett Favre, and Michael Strahan

A video went viral featuring Mark Gastineau confronting Brett Favre in 2023 about Michael Strahan sacking Favre to break Gastineau's single-season sack record. Favre explained he was not trying to hurt Gastineau, but was simply trying to close out a game. Gastineau accused Favre of taking a 'dive' for Strahan. The incident has sparked controversy and attention to Gastineau's career.