Who are the oldest quarterbacks in the NFL?

Feb 7, 2020; Tampa, FL, USA; General view of the NFL Shield logo on the field before Super Bowl LV between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Kansas City Chiefs at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

NFL Seniority...

Jan 13, 2024; Houston, Texas, USA; Cleveland Browns quarterback Joe Flacco (15) on the field after a 2024 AFC wild card game against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports

After Tom Brady retired, he left an opening atop the Oldest NFL QB Mountain.

Who is the current oldest quarterback in the NFL?

Oddly enough, the new senior leader on the block is currently keeping the football world transfixed on his possible retirement or jump to a new team (possibly in the AFC North).

The other 40-plus-year-old veteran, however, is back with a familiar team — one that's also in the AFC North.

Looking at the current 2025 projected rosters, here are the oldest...

8. Russell Wilson, New York Giants

Aug 24, 2024; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Russell Wilson (3) throws a pass against the Detroit Lions in the first quarter at Ford Field. Mandatory Credit: Lon Horwedel-USA TODAY Sports

Born: November 29, 1988 (36 years old)

7. Kirk Cousins, Atlanta Falcons

Sep 16, 2024; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins (18) moves away from pressure by Philadelphia Eagles defensive tackle Milton Williams (93) during the first quarter at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-Imagn Images

Born: August 19, 1988 (36 years old)

6. Case Keenum, Chicago Bears

Oct 1, 2023; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Texans quarterback Case Keenum (18) warms up before the game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports

Born: February 17, 1988 (37 years old)

5. Matthew Stafford, Los Angeles Rams

Feb 13, 2022; Inglewood, CA, USA; Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) against the Cincinnati Bengals in Super Bowl LVI at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

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