Who’s the Oldest Active NFL Player?
Some NFL players seem to defy Father Time, playing at a high level well into their 30s and even their 40s. So who is the oldest active player in the NFL?
Brett Favre
Assuming you are referring to the oldest player currently playing in the NFL, that would be Brett Favre. As of the 2019 season, he is 47 years old.
Adam Vinatieri
Adam Vinatieri is the oldest active NFL player, and he shows no signs of slowing down anytime soon. The 45-year-old kicker has been with the Indianapolis Colts since 2006 and has been one of the most reliable players in the league over that time. Vinatieri has made some of the most clutch kicks in NFL history, and he looks poised to keep playing at a high level for years to come.
Tom Brady
Super Bowl-winning quarterback Tom Brady is the oldest active player in the NFL, at 41 years old. Brady has played in the NFL for 20 seasons, all with the New England Patriots. He has been selected to 14 Pro Bowls and was named AP NFL Most Valuable Player five times.
Drew Brees
Drew Brees is the oldest active NFL player. He is currently 41 years old and was born on January 15, 1979. He has played quarterback for the New Orleans Saints since 2006 and led them to a Super Bowl win in 2010. He has also been selected to 12 Pro Bowls and was named the NFL Offensive Player of the Year in 2008 and 2011.
Larry Fitzgerald
At 36 years old, wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald is the oldest active player in the NFL. He’s also one of the most accomplished, with 16 seasons under his belt and one of only four players in NFL history with 1,400+ catches. Fitzgerald shows no signs of slowing down, catchi ng 65 passes for 734 yards and 6 touchdowns in 2019.
Jason Witten
At 37 years old, Jason Witten is the oldest active NFL player. He is a tight end for the Dallas Cowboys, and he has played in the NFL for 17 seasons. Witten has been selected to 11 Pro Bowls and has won one Super Bowl.
