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NFL's Oldest Players in 2024

Published Sep. 23, 2024 4:25 p.m. ET

In the fast-paced world of the NFL, where youth often takes center stage, a unique group of players continues to shine well into their 30s and 40s. These seasoned veterans not only bring their skills to the game but also share a wealth of experience and passion. In this article, we’ll look at the oldest players in the NFL, both active and retired.

Oldest Players in the NFL (Active):

No. 1: 40 years old: Aaron Rodgers, New York Jets, QB (Dec. 2, 1983)
No. 2: 40 years old: Marcedes Lewis, Chicago Bears, TE (May 19, 1984)
No. 3: 39 years old: Matt Prater, Arizona Cardinals, K (Aug. 10, 1984)
No. 4: 39 years old: Nick Folk, Tennessee Titans, K (Nov. 5, 1984)
No. 5: 39 years old: Joe Flacco, Indianapolis Colts, QB (Jan. 16, 1985)
No. 6: 38 years old: JJ Jansen, Carolina Panthers, C/LS (Jan. 20, 1986)
No. 7: 38 years old: Jon Weeks, Houston Texans, C/LS (Feb. 17, 1986)
No. 8: 38 years old: Thomas Morstead, New York Jets, P (March 8, 1986)
No. 9: 38 years old: Morgan Cox, Tennessee Titans, C/LS (April 26, 1986)
No. 10: 38 years old: Josh Johnson, Baltimore Ravens, QB (May 15, 1986)

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Who is the oldest active player in the NFL?

Aaron Rodgers is the oldest active player in the NFL at age 40. Rogers is a quarterback for the New York Jets and previously played for the Green Bay Packers from 2005-2023.

Who is the oldest player to ever play in the NFL?

The oldest player to ever play in the NFL was George Blanda. He was a kicker and a quarterback for the Chicago Bears and the Oakland Raiders until age 48, from 1949 to 1976.