Who Is the Oldest NFL Player?

In the NFL, there is always talk about who the best player is. But what about the oldest player? Who is the oldest player in the NFL?

Brett Favre

Brett Favre was born on October 10, 1969, in Gulfport, Mississippi. He is the oldest of four children. Growing up, Favre was a gifted athlete. He played football, basketball, and baseball. In high school, he was a two-time All-State selection in football and baseball. After high school, Favre attended Hancock North Central, where he played quarterback.

Born on October 10, 1969

Brett Favre is a former American football quarterback who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 20 seasons, primarily with the Green Bay Packers. He was a member of the NFL 1990s All-Decade Team and is considered one of the greatest quarterbacks of all time.

Drafted by the Atlanta Falcons in the 1991 NFL Draft

Brett Favre was drafted by the Atlanta Falcons in the 1991 NFL Draft. He was the first player taken in the draft and the only quarterback selected in the first round. He played for the Falcons for three seasons, before being traded to the Green Bay Packers in 1992. He played for the Packers for 16 seasons, winning three NFL MVP awards and leading the team to victory in Super Bowl XXXI. He retired from football in 2008, but came out of retirement to play for the Minnesota Vikings in 2009. He played for the Vikings for two seasons before retiring again.

Played for the Green Bay Packers from 1992-2007

Brett Favre is a retired American football quarterback who spent the majority of his career with the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League (NFL). He was a 20-year veteran of the NFL, having played quarterback for the Atlanta Falcons in 1991 before being traded to the Packers during that season. In 1992, he was the Packers’ starting quarterback, and remained so through 2007.

Adam Vinatieri

At 46 years old, Adam Vinatieri is the oldest player in the NFL. He’s been in the league for 24 years and shows no signs of slowing down. Vinatieri is a model of consistency and has made some of the most clutch kicks in NFL history. He’s also one of the most accurate kickers of all time, making over 85 percent of his field goal attempts.

Born on December 28, 1972

Adam Vinatieri is an American football placekicker who is currently a free agent. He has played in the National Football League (NFL) for 24 seasons, beginning in 1996 with the New England Patriots, and most recently with the Indianapolis Colts in 2019. He has also played for the Baltimore Ravens.

Drafted by the New England Patriots in the 1996 NFL Draft

In the 1996 NFL draft, the New England Patriots drafted Adam Vinatieri in the fourth round. He played for the Patriots for 10 seasons, winning three Super Bowls. He then spent four seasons with the Indianapolis Colts, winning another Super Bowl. He is currently a free agent.

Vinatieri is one of the most accurate kickers in NFL history. He has made 85.5 percent of his field goal attempts and 99.7 percent of his extra point attempts. He is the all-time leader in field goals made from 50 yards or more, with 23. He has also made some of the most clutch kicks in NFL history, including a 48-yard field goal in the Snow Bowl against the Oakland Raiders and a 53-yard field goal to send Super Bowl XXXVI into overtime against the St. Louis Rams.

At 45 years old, Vinatieri is currently the oldest player in the NFL. He plans to play for at least one more season, and he could potentially break George Blanda’s record for most seasons played in NFL history (26).

Played for the Indianapolis Colts from 2006-present

Adam Vinatieri (born December 28, 1972) is an American football placekicker who is currently a free agent. He has played in the National Football League (NFL) for 24 seasons, primarily with the New England Patriots and Indianapolis Colts. He has also played for the Baltimore Ravens and Chicago Bears.

Matt Birk

NFL veteran Matt Birk is the oldest player in the league. At 41 years old, Birk is the only player in the NFL who is over the age of 40. Although he is the oldest player in the league, Birk does not plan on retiring anytime soon.

Born on August 23, 1976

Matt Birk is a former American football center. He played college football for Harvard University, and was drafted by the Minnesota Vikings in the sixth round of the 1998 NFL Draft. Birk also played for the Baltimore Ravens, with whom he won Super Bowl XLVII over the San Francisco 49ers.

Drafted by the Minnesota Vikings in the 1998 NFL Draft

Birk was drafted by the Minnesota Vikings in the 1998 NFL Draft. He played college football at Harvard University, and was a three-time All-Ivy League selection. Birk is considered to be one of the best centers of his generation, and has been selected to six Pro Bowls throughout his career.

Played for the Baltimore Ravens from 2009-2013

Birk was drafted by the Minnesota Vikings in the sixth round of the 1998 NFL Draft. He played college football at Harvard. In his 15-year NFL career, Birk also played for the Baltimore Ravens from 2009 to 2013, winning Super Bowl XLVII with the team in 2012. Birk announced his retirement from football on March 27, 2013. At the time of his retirement, Birk was the oldest active player in the NFL.

Jason Witten

Jason Witten is an American football tight end for the Dallas Cowboys of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the University of Tennessee, and was drafted by the Cowboys in the third round of the 2003 NFL Draft.

Born on May 6, 1982

Jason Witten (born May 6, 1982) is an American football tight end for the Dallas Cowboys of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the University of Tennessee, and was drafted by the Cowboys in the third round of the 2003 NFL Draft. Witten ranks second all-time in career receptions and receiving yards by an NFL tight end, trailing only Tony Gonzalez.

Drafted by the Dallas Cowboys in the 2003 NFL Draft

Jason Witten (born May 6, 1982) is an American football tight end for the Dallas Cowboys of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the University of Tennessee, and was drafted by the Cowboys in the third round of the 2003 NFL Draft. Witten ranks second all-time in career receptions and receiving yards by an NFL tight end, trailing only Tony Gonzalez.

Witten was born on May 6, 1982, in Elizabethton, Tennessee. He is of Dutch ancestry. He attended current Tennessee head coach Josh Heupel’s high school alma mater, Elizabethton High School, where he played football and basketball. As a senior on the 2000 Elizabethton Cyclones football team, he caught 46 passes for 722 yards and 11 touchdowns. In basketball Witten was named to honor roll and helped his team make it to DistinctiveDoors & Hardware state tournament.

Played for the Dallas Cowboys from 2003-present

Jason Witten is an American football tight end who has played his entire career for the Dallas Cowboys of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the University of Tennessee, and was drafted by the Cowboys in the third round of the 2003 NFL Draft. Witten ranks second all-time in receptions by a tight end, trailing only Tony Gonzalez. He is also a two-time All-Pro selection, having been so recognized at the end of the 2007 and 2010 seasons.