Who Is The Longest Playing NFL Player?
Who is the longest playing NFL player? This is a question that many fans have asked over the years. There is no definitive answer, as the record is constantly being broken. However, we can take a look at some of the longest playing NFL players in history.
Brett Favre
Bret Favre is a former American football quarterback who spent the majority of his career with the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League (NFL). He played quarterback for the Atlanta Falcons in 1991, the Packers from 1992 to 2007, and the New York Jets in 2008. Favre is credited with bringing a new level of excitement and success to the Packers team.
Eli Manning
Eli Manning is the NFL’s longest-playing player, having played in 16 seasons with the New York Giants. He has played in 227 consecutive games, the most by any active player.
Philip Rivers
Philip Rivers (born December 8, 1981) is an American football quarterback for the Los Angeles Chargers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at North Carolina State University. He was drafted in the first round of the 2004 NFL Draft with the fourth overall pick by the New York Giants, who traded him to the San Diego Chargers for their first-round (12th overall) and fifth-round selections.
Matt Ryan
As of the 2019 season, Matt Ryan is the longest playing NFL player. He has been playing for the Atlanta Falcons since he was drafted in 2008.
Drew Brees
Drew Brees is a quarterback for the New Orleans Saints. He is also the NFL’s all-time leader in passing yards and touchdowns.