NFL oldest QBs

NFL oldest QBs

All-Time [as of Jan 29, 2026]:
George Blanda: 48 (kicker and QB)
Tom Brady: 45
Vinny Testaverde: 44
Steve DeBerg: 44
Warren Moon: 44
Philip Rivers: 44
Doug Flutie: 43
Earl Morrall: 42
Drew Brees: 42
Aaron Rodgers: 42
Brett Favre: 41
Mark Brunell: 41
Joe Flacco: 41


Current: 2025 Season: [as of Jan 29, 2026]
Philip Rivers: 44
Aaron Rodgers: 42
Joe Flacco: 41
Josh Johnson: 39
Andy Dalton: 38
Kirk Cousins: 37
Matthew Stafford: 37
Case Keenum: 37
Russell Wilson: 37
Ryan Tannehill: 37
Tyrod Taylor: 36

Side note:  Jim Thorpe (half back) retired at age 40.

References: [as of Sept 7, 2025]
https://www.oldest.org/sports/nfl-quarterbacks/

https://www.statmuse.com/nfl/ask/oldest-starting-qbs-in-the-nfl-this-year

https://www.statmuse.com/nfl/ask/oldest-quarterbacks-in-the-nfl-2024

https://broncoswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/broncos/2025/09/05/nfl-quarterbacks-ranked-oldest-to-youngest-2025/85978778007

https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nfl/news/oldest-players-nfl-aaron-rodgers-joe-flacco-2025/0fdac5dc5c031e2c8b9f2896

https://www.google.com

https://www.profootballhof.com/football-history/40-and-over-club