Former Green Bay Packers quarterback Brett Favre, who started his career with the Atlanta Falcons and also played for the New York Jets and Minnesota Vikings, is on hand for the San Francisco 49ers' matchup against the Carolina Panthers at Levi's Stadium.
The Hall of Fame quarterback was spotted on the sidelines wearing a "National Tight End Day" t-shirt before kickoff.
Favre, who played college football at Southern Miss, spoke with 49ers backup quarterback Nick Mullens before the game. Mullens also played for the Golden Eagles.
An unexpected guest at #49ers-#Panthers today. Brett Favre in the house and representing for #NationalTightEndsDay ... @gkittle46 pic.twitter.com/0hbpj7HR9X
— Nick Wagoner (@nwagoner) October 27, 2019
It's a Southern Miss reunion for Favre and #49ers QB Nick Mullens. pic.twitter.com/RbhaGIJkCg
— Nick Wagoner (@nwagoner) October 27, 2019
Here is Favre earlier with the 49ers' Pro Bowl tight end, George Kittle.
Shooting an episode of the #NFLGrind today in San Fran for #NationalTightEndDay with George Kittle 🏈 @epixHD @nflfilms @gkittle46 pic.twitter.com/YPFR25XUDG
— Brett Favre (@BrettFavre) October 27, 2019