Who has the longest career in NFL history?
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Who has the longest career in NFL history?
George Blanda
George Blanda has played the most career seasons, with 26 seasons.
What current player has been in the NFL the longest?
Tom Brady (August 3, 1977 – Present) At the age of 43, Tom Brady is currently the oldest active player in the NFL and is one of the oldest quarterbacks ever.
What NFL player has the most starts?
Brett Favre
All-time starts
| Rank | Player | Consecutive starts |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brett Favre | 297 |
| 2 | Jim Marshall | 270 |
| 3T | Mick Tingelhoff | 240 |
| Philip Rivers | 240 |
Who is the oldest QB to ever play in the NFL?
From Elias: Tom Brady currently leads the NFL with 9 touchdown passes at 44 years old, surpassing George Blanda, who was 38 in 1966 as the oldest player in NFL history to the lead the league in touchdown passes through two games….Oldest NFL players in history.
| Player | George Blanda |
|---|---|
| Retirement Age | 48 |
| Position | Quarterback, Kicker |
| Years Active | 1949-1976 |
Who is the oldest NFL QB?
The Chicago Bears’ quarterback, George Blanda, is graded the oldest player and quarterback in the league, retiring at age 48 in 1976.
What QB played the most games?
QB Tom Brady has played the most NFL games at quarterback….All-time most appearances (minimum 200 games played)
| Rank | 1 |
|---|---|
| Name | Morten Andersen* |
| Position | K ^ |
| Period | 1982–2007 |
| Games | 382 |
Which QB has started the most games?
Tom Brady
Leaders
| Rank | Player | GS |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tom Brady | 312 |
| 2 | Brett Favre+ | 298 |
| 3 | Bruce Matthews+ | 293 |
| 4 | Drew Brees | 286 |
Has a rookie QB won the Super Bowl?
And as the long and storied history of the NFL reminds us, no rookie quarterback has ever won a Super Bowl. In fact, no rookie quarterback has ever even reached a Super Bowl, with the few intrepid youngsters who reached their conference championship games unable to take that final step.
How long do most NFL players stay in the league?
It cites a career extending to anything around 10 or 12 seasons as an anomaly and not something an average player should count on. But some players remain in the league even longer — take a look at eight players who played 20 seasons or more in the NFL, holding the records for longest length of service.
What is the longest NFL playoff game ever played?
NFL’s longest games ever played Marathon men 2004 NFC Playoffs: Panthers 29, Rams 23 1977 AFC Playoffs: Raiders 37, Colts 31 2012 AFC Playoffs: Ravens 38, Broncos 35 1986 AFC Playoffs: Browns 23, Jets 20 1962 AFL Championship: Texans 20, Oilers 17 1971 AFC Playoffs: Dolphins 27, Chiefs 24
Who is the oldest active player in the NFL?
Adam Vinatieri is currently the oldest active player in the NFL at 46 years old. Vinatieri is known for kicking long distances as well as kicking consistently. Although his longest career field goal is only 57 yards (7 yards short of the record), he has put up an impressive 2,378 points in his career.
Who has played in the NFL for the most seasons?
John Carney, 23 seasons (tied) 1 George Blanda, 26 seasons 2 Morten Andersen, 25 seasons Nicknamed “the Great Dane,” this NFL kicker was born in Copenhagen and first came to the U.S. as an exchange student. 3 Gary Anderson, 23 seasons (tied) Anderson was born in South Africa and grew up playing soccer.
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