Direct answer: As of 2025, the oldest active NFL quarterbacks have included Aaron Rodgers and Tom Brady at ages around 41–45 in recent seasons, with Tom Brady historically the oldest to start a game at 45. If you’re asking for the single oldest quarterback ever to play in the NFL, that distinction goes to George Blanda, who played until age 48. Context and details:
- Oldest active quarterback (latest seasons): Aaron Rodgers was 41 in 2024–2025, and other vets like Tom Brady extended into their mid-40s in earlier years. The exact “oldest active” designation can shift with rosters and retirement, so for the current season it’s best to confirm the latest rosters.
- Oldest starter in an NFL game: Tom Brady started at 45 years old in January 2023 for the Buccaneers, which set the official record for oldest starting quarterback in a game. This is a historical record and stands unless superseded by another player starting at an older age in a future season.
- All-time oldest quarterback: George Blanda retired at age 48, making him the oldest quarterback to have played in the NFL (across all eras). John Nesser is sometimes cited as among the oldest in the early NFL era, but Blanda holds the widely recognized record for the modern NFL.
Would you like:
- A concise table of the oldest quarterbacks by era (all-time, active current, and oldest starters) with ages and years?
- The most up-to-date current-season list of the oldest active quarterbacks for this year? If yes, I can pull the latest rosters and ages.
