Who Played The Most Years In The NFL?
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Who played the most years in the NFL? That would be former Green Bay Packers offensive lineman, Jerry Kramer. Jerry played in the league for 11 seasons, from 1958 to 1968.
Brett Favre
Brett Favre played the most years in the NFL. He played for 20 seasons and was a part of 4 teams. He is a remarkably durable player and only missed 1 game in his entire career. He is also a 3-time MVP and a Super Bowl champion.
21 seasons
Brett Favre played 21 seasons in the NFL, the most of any player in league history. He began his career with the Atlanta Falcons in 1991, but was traded to the Green Bay Packers the following year. He spent the next 16 seasons with the Packers, winning three MVP Awards and leading the team to victory in Super Bowl XXXI. He then spent two seasons with the New York Jets before finishing his career with the Minnesota Vikings.
Green Bay Packers
Brett Favre played quarterback for the Green Bay Packers from 1992 to 2007. He was traded to the New York Jets in 2008 and played for them for one season before being traded to the Minnesota Vikings, where he played for two seasons. He retired from the NFL in 2010.
Karl Mecklenburg
Karl Mecklenburg played 12 seasons for the Denver Broncos from 1983 to 1994. He was drafted in the 12th round of the 1983 NFL Draft and played college football at the University of Minnesota. Mecklenburg was selected to six Pro Bowls and was a first-team All-Pro selection three times. He was also a member of the Broncos’ Super Bowl XXI and Super Bowl XXXII winning teams. After retiring from the NFL, Mecklenburg became an entrepreneur and philanthropist.
16 seasons
Karl Mecklenburg is a former American football linebacker who played in the National Football League (NFL) for thirteen seasons. He played his entire career with the Denver Broncos. Mecklenburg was drafted in the twelfth round of the 1983 NFL Draft. He appeared in six Pro Bowls, was named first-team All-Pro four times, and second-team All-Pro three times. He was inducted into the Broncos Ring of Fame in 2001.
Denver Broncos
Karl Mecklenburg is a former American football linebacker who played twelve seasons in the National Football League, all with the Denver Broncos. He was drafted in the 12th round of the 1983 NFL Draft out of the University of Minnesota. In his rookie season, he started four games at right outside linebacker, two games at left outside linebacker, and one game each at middle and right inside linebacker.
Kevin Mawae
Mawae played in the NFL for 16 seasons, the most of any center in NFL history. He was a eight-time Pro Bowl selection, a six-time first-team All-Pro, and a two-time second-team All-Pro.
16 seasons
Mawae played guard for the Seattle Seahawks, New York Jets, and Tennessee Titans over the course of his 16-year career. He was a 8-time Pro Bowler, 6-time First-Team All-Pro, and 2-time Second-Team All-Pro. Mawae was also inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2019.
Seattle Seahawks
Kevin Mawae played the most years in the NFL, retiring after 16 seasons in 2009. He played offensive line for the Seattle Seahawks, New York Jets, and Tennessee Titans.
Jason Witten
Jason Witten is a former tight end who played 15 seasons 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 NFL history in both receptions and receiving yards by a tight end, and is one of only three tight ends to record at least 1,000 career catches. He is also the Cowboys’ all-time leader in games played, catches, and receiving yards.
15 seasons
Jason Witten played 15 seasons in the NFL for the Dallas Cowboys. He is a 10-time Pro Bowl Selection and ranks 4th all time in receptions with 1,152.
Dallas Cowboys
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. Since joining the Cowboys in 2003, Witten has been one of quarterback Tony Romo’s favorite targets, amassing over 10,000 career receptions and becoming only the second tight end in NFL history with 1,000 career catches. Witten has earned 11 Pro Bowl selections and aWalter Payton Man of the Year Award.
Larry Fitzgerald
Larry Fitzgerald played the most years in the NFL. He was drafted by the Arizona Cardinals in the first round of the 2004 NFL Draft. Fitzgerald played college football at the University of Pittsburgh, and was a member of the Panthers’ national championship team. He has been selected to ten Pro Bowls, and is widely considered to be one of the greatest wide receivers of all time.
15 seasons
Larry Fitzgerald, wide receiver for the Arizona Cardinals, has played in the NFL for 15 seasons. He is currently the oldest active player in the league and shows no signs of slowing down. In his career, he has been selected to 14 Pro Bowls and was named First-team All-Pro four times. He is also a two-time winner of the NFL receiving yards leader.
Arizona Cardinals
Larry Fitzgerald was drafted 3rd overall by the Arizona Cardinals in the 2004 NFL Draft. He has played his entire 16-year career with the Cardinals, making him one of only 4 players in NFL history to play at least that many seasons with one team. Fitzgerald has been selected to the Pro Bowl 14 times, tied for 2nd most in NFL history, and was named First-Team All-Pro 6 times. He is also the Cardinals’ all-time leader in receptions, yards, and touchdowns.
