Who Are The Oldest Quarterbacks In The NFL?

We all know that quarterbacks are the heart and soul of any NFL team. They’re the ones who make the big plays and lead their team to victory. But did you know that there are some quarterbacks who are older than others?

In this blog post, we’ll take a look at the oldest quarterbacks in the NFL. We’ll see how they’ve managed to stay in the league for so long and what their secret is to success. So if you’re curious about who the oldest

Peyton Manning – 40 years old

Peyton Manning, who will be 40 years old in March, is currently the oldest quarterback in the NFL. Manning is currently in his 18th NFL season and is playing for the Denver Broncos. He has been selected to 14 Pro Bowls and has won 5 MVP awards.

Tom Brady – 39 years old

As of the 2019 NFL season, New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady is the oldest quarterback in the league at 39 years old. Brady was born on August 3, 1977, meaning he’ll turn 40 during the 2019 season. He’s currently in his 20th NFL season and has shown no signs of slowing down, winning his sixth Super Bowl last year.

Other notable old quarterbacks include Drew Brees (41), Eli Manning (38), Philip Rivers (37), and Ben Roethlisberger (37). All four of these quarterbacks have been in the league for at least 15 years and are still going strong. While it’s common for quarterbacks to play into their mid-30s, it’s rare to see them still playing at an elite level at age 39 or older. Tom Brady is truly a unique case and an amazing athlete.

Drew Brees – 38 years old

Drew Brees is currently 38 years old. He was born on January 15, 1979, in Austin, Texas. Brees attended Westlake High School in Austin and then went on to Purdue University. He was drafted by the San Diego Chargers in the second round of the 2001 NFL Draft. In 2006, he signed a six-year contract with the New Orleans Saints. He led the Saints to a victory in Super Bowl XLIV and was named the Super Bowl MVP. Brees has been selected to eleven Pro Bowls and is a six-time All-Pro selection.

Eli Manning – 36 years old

Eli Manning of the New York Giants is currently the oldest active quarterback in the NFL at 36 years old. He was drafted in 2004 out of Ole Miss and has played his entire career with the Giants. He is a two-time Super Bowl MVP, winning both times against the New England Patriots. Manning still has two years left on his current contract with the Giants, but his play has declined in recent years and it is unknown if he will continue to be their starter beyond this season.

Other notable older quarterbacks include Tom Brady (40) of the Patriots, Drew Brees (39) of the Saints, and Philip Rivers (36) of the Chargers. All three of these quarterbacks are still playing at a high level and are among the leaders in several statistical categories. It is possible that all three of them could play for several more years.

Ben Roethlisberger – 35 years old

Ben Roethlisberger, better known as “Big Ben,” is currently the oldest quarterback in the NFL. He was born on March 2, 1982, making him 35 years old. Roethlisberger was drafted by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the first round of the 2004 NFL Draft. He has played his entire career with the Steelers and is a two-time Super Bowl champion.

Philip Rivers – 35 years old

Rivers was born on December 8, 1981, making him the fourth oldest quarterback currently playing in the NFL. He was drafted in the first round of the 2004 NFL Draft by the New York Giants and traded to the Chargers on draft day. Rivers has been with the Chargers his entire career, and he’s shown no signs of slowing down. He’s thrown for over 4,000 yards in eight of his last nine seasons, and he shows no signs of slowing down.

Aaron Rodgers – 34 years old

As of the 2016 season, Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers is the oldest starting quarterback in the NFL. He is 34 years old. Rodgers has been the Packers’ starting quarterback since 2008 and has led the team to one Super Bowl victory (in 2010). He is a two-time NFL MVP (2011 and 2014) and was named Super Bowl MVP in 2010.

Josh McCown – 37 years old

Josh McCown is currently the oldest active quarterback in the NFL, and has been playing professionally since 2002. The New York Jets quarterback is 37 years old, and was drafted by the Arizona Cardinals in the third round of the 2002 NFL Draft. He has also played for the Detroit Lions, Oakland Raiders, Miami Dolphins, Carolina Panthers, Chicago Bears, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Cleveland Browns, and now the Jets. In his career, he has appeared in 139 games (starting 102 of them) and has completed 2,060 of 3,501 passing attempts for 25 touchdowns and 18 interceptions.

Matt Hasselbeck – 40 years old

Born on September 25, 1975, Matt Hasselbeck is currently the oldest active quarterback in the NFL. He was drafted in the sixth round of the 1998 NFL Draft by the Green Bay Packers, but didn’t see any playing time his rookie season. He was traded to the Seattle Seahawks in 2001, where he spent the next 10 years of his career. In 2010, he signed with the Tennessee Titans and he’s been their starting quarterback ever since. In his 17-year career, Hasselbeck has appeared in three Pro Bowls and he was named the NFL’s Comeback Player of the Year in 2009.

Matt Schaub – 36 years old

Matt Schaub is the oldest quarterback in the NFL, at 36 years old. He was drafted by the Atlanta Falcons in the third round of the 2004 NFL Draft. He played college football at Virginia, and was a two-time Pro Bowl selection with the Houston Texans. He is currently a free agent.

Other quarterbacks in the NFL who are over 35 years old include Josh McCown (37), Eli Manning (37), Ryan Fitzpatrick (36), and Joe Flacco (34).