Football is such a physically demanding sport that players are retiring earlier and earlier.
But, there are still several players pushing Father Time.
As of the start of the 2026 regular season, the oldest active player is Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers, who is 42 years old. He will turn 43 in December.
*All ages are as of the start of the season.
NFL’s Oldest Players
| Player | Team | Age (birthday) |
|---|---|---|
| Aaron Rodgers | Steelers | 42 years old (Dec. 2, 1983) |
| Nick Folk | Falcons | 41 years old (Nov. 5, 1984) |
| Joe Flacco | Bengals | 41 years old (Jan. 16, 1985) |
| J.J. Jansen | Panthers | 40 years old (Jan. 20, 1986) |
| Jon Weeks | 49ers | 40 years old (Feb. 15, 1986) |
| Thomas Morstead | 49ers | 40 years old (March 8, 1986) |
| Morgan Cox | Titans | 40 years old (April 26, 1986) |
| Josh Johnson | Bengals | 40 years old (May 15, 1986) |
| Calais Campbell | Ravens | 40 years old (Sept. 1, 1986) |
| Graham Gano | Giants | 39 years old (April 9, 1987) |
Who Is the Oldest Player in the NFL?
The oldest player in the NFL is Aaron Rodgers, who will turn 43 in December 2026.
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