Who Was The Oldest QB to Play in the NFL?
The oldest quarterback to play in the NFL was Brett Favre, who was 41 years old when he played his last game.
George Blanda
George Blanda was the oldest quarterback to play in the NFL. He was 48 years old when he played his last game in 1975.
Warren Moon
Warren Moon is the oldest quarterback to play in the NFL. He was born on November 18, 1956, and he played his first game on November 8, 1998. Moon played for the Seattle Seahawks, Houston Oilers, Minnesota Vikings, and Kansas City Chiefs. He retired from the NFL on January 2, 2001.
Vinny Testaverde
Vinny Testaverde was the oldest quarterback to play in the NFL when he took to the field for the Carolina Panthers in 2007. He was 44 years and 3 months old at the time.
Testaverde began his NFL career in 1987 with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and also played for the Cleveland Browns, New York Jets, Dallas Cowboys and New England Patriots during his 21-year career. He was a first-round draft pick and became known for his strong arm and accuracy.
In 2007, after a series of injuries to other quarterbacks on the Panthers’ roster, Testaverde was signed as a backup. However, he was pressed into action when starter David Carr went down with an injury in Week 3. Testaverde played well, leading the Panthers to a victory over the Houston Texans.
Although he only played in that one game, Testaverde’s performance earned him a place in NFL history. He became the oldest quarterback to win an NFL game, as well as the oldest player at any position to throw a touchdown pass in an NFL game.
