NFL quarterbacks who made starts in their 40s
The NFL welcomed quarterback Aaron Rodgers back to the Pittsburgh Steelers on Saturday night. Rodgers enters his 22nd NFL season and will turn 43 later this year. Only a handful of quarterbacks have started games in their 40s, making it one of the league’s rarest ironman accomplishments.
MORE: Tom Brady is set to return to New England in 2026 Even legends like Ben Roethlisberger, Dan Marino, and Peyton Manning retired before reaching that milestone. Here are some of the few quarterbacks who started games after turning 40. Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) exalts during the presentation off the George Halas Trophy after their NFC Championship game Sunday, January 24, 2021 at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis.
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers beat the Green Bay Packers 31-26. Mjs Packers25 24 Hoffman Jpg Packers25 Tom Brady Brady not only started six seasons after turning 40, but he also won two Lombardi Trophies during that span. His longevity remains one of the greatest achievements in sports history.
During his 40s, Brady made three Super Bowl appearances, won two championships, and led his teams to the playoffs every season. He also led the NFL in multiple passing categories from 2017 to 2022. Aaron Rodgers Rodgers has made 33 starts since turning 40.
His best season during that stretch came last year when he led the Steelers to their first AFC North title since 2020. Now reunited with former head coach Mike McCarthy, Rodgers will try to join Brady as one of the few quarterbacks to win a Super Bowl after turning 40. Drew Brees Brees started 23 games after turning 40.
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