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 2025 regular season, the oldest active player was Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers, who is 41 years old. But, Indianapolis signed Philip Rivers in December, who is 44 years old.
*All ages are as of Dec. 13, 2025.
NFL’s Oldest Players
| Player | Team | Age (birthday) |
|---|---|---|
| Philip Rivers | Colts | 44 years old (Dec. 8, 1981) |
| Aaron Rodgers | Steelers | 42 years old (Dec. 2, 1983) |
| Matt Prater | Cardinals | 41 years old (Aug. 10, 1984) |
| Nick Folk | Jets | 41 years old (Nov. 5, 1984) |
| Joe Flacco | Colts | 40 years old (Jan. 16, 1985) |
| J.J. Jansen | Panthers | 39 years old (Jan. 20, 1986) |
| Jon Weeks | 49ers | 39 years old (Feb. 17, 1986) |
| Thomas Morstead | 49ers | 39 years old (March 8, 1986) |
| Morgan Cox | Titans | 39 years old (April 26, 1986) |
Who Is the Oldest Player in the NFL?
The oldest player in the NFL is Philip Rivers, who signed with the Colts in December. He’s 44 years old.
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