The oldest NFL player on record is George Blanda, who retired at age 48 in 1976. Key points:
- George Blanda (QB/K) played for the Chicago Bears, Baltimore Colts, and Oakland Raiders from 1949–1975, retiring at 48—the oldest age to play in the NFL. [historical record: widely cited by NFL historians and major outlets]
- Modern context: Aaron Rodgers is among the oldest active players in recent years, but has not surpassed Blanda’s all-time record. Rodgers was 41–42 during the 2024–2025 period. [recent NFL coverage]
- Other players who continued into their mid-to-late 40s include kickers and specialists such as Morten Andersen and Adam Vinatieri, who extended into the 40s but did not reach Blanda’s 48. [historical records and year-by-year stats]
If you’d like, I can pull up a concise timeline of the top oldest players with ages and teams for quick reference.
