Who Is the Oldest Person in the NFL?
Contents
Who is the oldest person in the NFL? This is a question that many fans have been wondering lately. With the average NFL career lasting just over three years, it is not surprising that some players are able to play into their forties.
Introduction
In the National Football League (NFL), the oldest player on each team’s roster is referred to as the “oldest player on the team”. The title of oldest player in the NFL is currently held by Peyton Manning, who is also the oldest active player in the league.
Peyton Manning was born on March 24, 1976, making him 43 years old as of 2019. He was drafted by the Indianapolis Colts in 1998 and played for them until he was released in 2012. He then signed with the Denver Broncos, where he played for four seasons before retiring in 2016.
The Oldest Living NFL Players
There are several players who have been in the NFL for a long time, but the oldest player currently in the NFL is 49-year-old Adam Vinatieri. He is a placekicker for the Indianapolis Colts and has been playing in the NFL since 1996.
The Oldest NFL Players Ever
There have been a number of very old players in the NFL over the years. The oldest player in NFL history is George Blanda, who was 48 when he played his last game in 1976.
Other old-timers include Jerry Rice, who played until he was 42, and Brett Favre, who played until he was 41. There are a number of players who are still active in the NFL who are over 40, including Tom Brady, Drew Brees, Larry Fitzgerald, and Adam Vinatieri.
The Oldest Active NFL Players
There are a few players in the NFL who are over the age of 40. This is quite an accomplishment, considering the average NFL career only lasts about 3 years. The following is a list of the oldest active players in the NFL, as of the 2019 season.
1. Tom Brady, QB, New England Patriots – 41 years old
2. Drew Brees, QB, New Orleans Saints – 40 years old
3. Matt Schaub, QB, Atlanta Falcons – 39 years old
4. Ben Roethlisberger, QB, Pittsburgh Steelers – 37 years old
5. Philip Rivers, QB, Los Angeles Chargers – 37 years old
6. Matt Hasselbeck, QB, Indianapolis Colts – 41 years old
7. Adam Vinatieri, K, Indianapolis Colts – 46 years old
Conclusion
At this point in time, the oldest active NFL player is Carolina Panthers placekicker Graham Gano, who is 33 years old. Gano has been with the Panthers since 2012 and is currently in his 8th season with the team.
