The oldest active player in the NFL as of the 2025 season is Aaron Rodgers, who is 41 years old and will turn 42 during the season. He currently plays as a quarterback for the Pittsburgh Steelers. Other players who are also 41 include Marcedes Lewis (tight end) and Matt Prater (kicker).
Historically, the oldest player ever to play in the NFL was George Blanda, who retired at the age of 48 in 1975.