Fox Sports Wisconsin reports on former Packers quarterback Don Majkowski:

The once-great quarterback who seemed poised to turn around the Green Bay Packers in the early 1990s is now experiencing nearly every possible downfall the game of football can present to those who played it. …

“I haven’t worked, I haven’t coached, I haven’t done anything,” Majkowski told FOXSportsWisconsin.com. “It’s very difficult to even sit for five minutes. It’s been a nightmare.”

The list of Majkowski’s physical problems is lengthy and includes everything from degenerative disk disease in his neck and back to post-concussion syndrome. But his issues started with his left ankle. He’s had 11 surgeries on it, including back-to-back fusions after the first attempt didn’t work.

“It’s just locked in place now,” Majkowski said. “I can’t move my foot at all.”

Majkowski’s ankle problems began on a memorable day in Packers history. On Sept. 20, 1992, he tore a ligament in his ankle, opening the door for 22-year-old backup Brett Favre to make his Lambeau Field debut. Favre led the Packers to a comeback win that day and started his next 297 NFL games. Majkowski – a rare combination of talent and swagger dubbed the Majik Man while finishing second in NFL MVP voting to Joe Montana in 1989 — never took another snap in Green Bay and signed on as a backup with the Indianapolis Colts the next season. …

Though he started eight games in 1991 and three games in 1992 with the Packers, Majkowski knew he was never going to make it to the Pro Bowl for a second time. The torn rotator cuff he suffered midway through the 1990 season destroyed his chances of maintaining an elite level of play. …

Unfortunately for Majkowski, the long-lasting damage to his ankle and shoulder is the least of his worries these days. Doctors discovered a couple years ago that Majkowski has degenerative disk disease in his back. Three months ago, he had fusion surgery in hopes of easing the discomfort. …

“I can’t even come close to playing golf,” Majkowski said. “I used to love it.”

Majkowski sold his real estate investment company a couple years ago because working was far too difficult given his multiple ailments.

“I’m completely retired,” he said. “I’m done. Fortunately, I’ve been smart with the money I made.”

He also can no longer coach his eighth-grade son Bo’s football team.

“I coached the year before, but I was in so much pain,” Majkowski said. “I had to wear a back brace just to stand out there. I really enjoyed working with those kids.” …

“I don’t regret it,” Majkowski said. “That’s the sickening part of it. Of course I’d do it all again. It was my childhood dream and I worked extremely hard to achieve that and be in the NFL. It was a privilege and a dream that only a small percentage of guys ever get to do.”