Who’s the Oldest Player in the NFL?
Find out who the oldest player in the NFL is, and learn a little bit about their career.
Brett Favre
At 41 years old, Brett Favre is the oldest player in the NFL. He’s currently a free agent, but he’s been an important part of the league for many years.
Jerry Rice
Jerry Rice is the oldest player in the NFL. He is currently 52 years old and is still playing football. He has been playing in the NFL for 20 years and has won 3 Super Bowls.
Adam Vinatieri
Adam Vinatieri is a placekicker for the Indianapolis Colts of the National Football League (NFL). He has played in five Super Bowls: four with the New England Patriots and one with the Colts, winning three times. With 46 postseason field goals, he holds the NFL record for most made in a career. In 2018, he became just the second placekicker in history to score 2,000 points in his career.
Matt Hasselbeck
At 41 years old, Matt Hasselbeck is not only the oldest player currently in the NFL, he’s also the only player over 40.
Hasselbeck, who was drafted into the NFL in 1998, is currently in his 17th season. He’s played for three teams – the Green Bay Packers, Seattle Seahawks and Indianapolis Colts – and was a Pro Bowl selection in 2003, 2005 and 2007. In 2010, he helped lead the Seahawks to an appearance in Super Bowl XLVIII.
Despite his age, Hasselbeck remains a reliable and experienced player. He’s currently serving as a backup quarterback for the Colts, and has played in five games this season.
