Terrell Owens isn't backing down. The Hall of Fame receiver took to social media Friday to double down on his explosive comments about Brett Favre, insisting that the former Packers legend should be behind bars over his alleged role in the Mississippi welfare scandal.
Owens first made waves earlier this week when he compared Favre's situation to that of Daejon Love, a man who was arrested for allegedly posing as a 49ers player and scamming women out of more than $1 million. In an interview with 95.7 The Game, T.O. didn't mince words.
"You look at what he's done scamming women out of X amount of dollars, Brett Favre scammed a lot of people outta money too and he's still walking around. So if that's the case, Brett Favre should be in jail too," Owens said.
He went further, highlighting the scale of the alleged fraud. "If they're thinking about this one kid that is scamming a few women out of $1.3 million… Brett Favre scammed a bunch of kids and a lot of organizations — charitable organizations — out of lots of, lots of, lots of, lots of, lots of millions of dollars."
On Friday, Owens took to X (formerly Twitter) to reiterate his stance, tagging Favre directly. "I said what I said," he wrote. "@BrettFavre misappropriated of tens of millions of dollars in welfare funds meant for poor families in Mississippi. Daejon Love: $1.3 million …in JAIL Brett Favre and others: over $70 million …at home chilling like nothing happened."
Favre has been a central figure in the Mississippi welfare scandal, which saw millions of dollars intended for needy families diverted to questionable projects, including a volleyball facility at his alma mater, Southern Miss. Despite the extensive reporting and public scrutiny, Favre has never been formally charged or arrested, a fact that continues to frustrate many fans and former players.
The contrast between Love's arrest and Favre's freedom has sparked a broader conversation about accountability in sports, with some pointing to the NBA's recent crackdown on rules violations as a sign that leagues are getting tougher on misconduct. But for Owens, the issue is simpler: if you steal, you should pay the price, no matter your fame.
Owens' comments have reignited debate about Favre's legacy and whether the NFL Hall of Famer has escaped justice. As the welfare case continues to unfold, many are watching to see if Favre will ever face legal consequences. For now, T.O. is making sure the spotlight stays on.
