It’s not often when an NFL player can compete into their 40s and hit two decades of playing in the league, but every year seems to have at least a couple players who are in this category.
So, who’s the oldest current active NFL player in the 2025 season? What about the oldest player of all-time in the league? Here’s the answers to those questions.
The oldest NFL player in the league right now
After turning 42 on Dec. 2, Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers remains the oldest active player in the NFL this season. He’s currently competing in his 21st season, which is the second most in modern NFL history behind Tom Brady’s 24.
This is the second season in a row in which Rodgers has held this title of being the oldest active NFL player. In 2023, he was the second-oldest active player in the league.
The oldest NFL players in the league right now
With Rodgers leading the charge, there’s currently five NFL players who are 40 years old or older.
Here’s a list of the 21 oldest active NFL players from oldest to youngest, who are ages 37 and up.
| Player | Age | Team | Position | Season |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Rodgers | 42 | Steelers | Quarterback | 21 |
| Nick Folk | 41 | Jets | Kicker | 18 |
| Marcedes Lewis | 41 | Broncos | Tight End | 20 |
| Matt Prater | 41 | Bills | Kicker | 19 |
| Joe Flacco | 40 | Bengals | Quarterback | 18 |
| Calais Campbell | 39 | Cardinals | Defensive Lineman | 18 |
| Morgan Cox | 39 | Titans | Defensive Back | 16 |
| J.J. Jansen | 39 | Panthers | Long Snapper | 17 |
| Josh Johnson | 39 | Commanders | Quarterback | 11 |
| Thomas Morstead | 39 | 49ers | Punter | 17 |
| Jon Weeks | 39 | 49ers | Defensive Back | 16 |
| Andy Dalton | 38 | Panthers | Quarterback | 15 |
| Graham Gano | 38 | Giants | Kicker | 16 |
| Jake McQuaide | 38 | Rams | Defensive Back | 15 |
| Andrew DePaola | 38 | Vikings | Defensive Back | 11 |
| Bryan Anger | 37 | Cowboys | Punter | 14 |
| Kirk Cousins | 37 | Falcons | Quarterback | 14 |
| Brandon Graham | 37 | Eagles | Defensive Lineman | 16 |
| Matthew Stafford | 37 | Rams | Quarterback | 17 |
| Trent Williams | 37 | 49ers | Offensive Lineman | 15 |
| Russell Wilson | 37 | Giants | Quarterback | 14 |
There are seven quarterbacks named in the list above, with just three of them being starters this week. Rodgers has been the starter for the Steelers all season, and same for Matthew Stafford on the Rams, but Kirk Cousins was the backup until he had to step into the starting role when Michael Penix Jr. suffered a season-ending injury.
Joe Flacco started for the Browns this season, and then became the Bengals’ starter until last week when Joe Burrow returned. Russell Wilson started the 2025 season as the Giants’ QB1, but was quickly benched for Jaxson Dart. Andy Dalton sits behind Bryce Young on the Panthers.
Josh Johnson has been on 14 different NFL rosters, which is the league record.
The oldest players in NFL history
Rodgers may be leading the NFL this season by being the oldest player, but he doesn’t even fall in the top 10 of the oldest players of all-time in league history.
Here’s a list of the oldest players in NFL history.
| Player | Age | Position | Last Season Played |
|---|---|---|---|
| George Blanda | 48 | Quarterback/Kicker | 1975 |
| Morten Andersen | 47 | Kicker | 2007 |
| Adam Vinatieri | 47 | Kicker | 2019 |
| John Carney | 46 | Kicker | 2010 |
| Tom Brady | 45 | Quarterback | 2022 |
| Gary Anderson | 45 | Kicker | 2004 |
| Ben Agajanian | 45 | Kicker | 1964 |
| Bobby Marshall | 45 | Defensive End | 1925 |
| John Nesser | 45 | Offensive Lineman | 1921 |
| Vinny Testaverde | 44 | Quarterback | 2007 |
| Matt Bryant | 44 | Kicker | 2019 |
| Eddie Murray | 44 | Kicker | 2000 |
| Steve DeBerg | 44 | Quarterback | 1998 |
| Warren Moon | 44 | Quarterback | 2000 |
George Blanda holds the record for being the oldest NFL player in history. He competed in the league from 1949–75 for a record 26 seasons. He spent the majority of his career with the Bears and the Raiders, but he won two AFL championships with the Oilers and another one with the Raiders.
Quarterbacks and kickers are the most common positions to have longevity in the league. The oldest player in recent NFL history is Tom Brady, who played until he was 45 years old.
We’ll see how long Rodgers continues to play, if at all after this season, and if he’ll jump up the all-time list.
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