5 oldest QBs to start a game in NFL history
While most quarterbacks in NFL history have been unable to play into their forties, some have defied the odds and extended their careers. One of them is Tom Brady, who recently announced that he would be coming out of retirement for the 2022 season at 45 years old to play another year with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He ranks among the five most senior quarterbacks to start an NFL game.
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Oldest QBs of all time to start an NFL game
#5 - Doug Flutie - 43 years old
Doug Flutie bounced around to several different teams during his 12 years in the NFL, including the New England Patriots, Buffalo Bills, San Diego Chargers, and Chicago Bears. His best years came with the Bills when he earned a 21-9 record over three seasons as a starter while being selected to his only Pro Bowl.
Flutie spent eight seasons in the Canadian Football league with the BC Lions, Calgary Stampeders, and Toronto Argonauts. He was an "undersized" quarterback at just 5'10 tall, but that didn't stop him from having a successful football career. He retired at 43 years old.
#4 - Warren Moon - 44 years old
Warren Moon had a legendary football career. He spent his first five professional seasons in the Canadian Football League with the Edmonton Eskimos, winning five consecutive Grey Cups. His dominance in the CFL earned him a contract with the Houston Oilers to continue his success.
After spending a decade with the Oilers, Moon finished out his career with the Minnesota Vikings, Seattle Seahawks, and Kansas City Chiefs before retiring at 44. He is the first undrafted quarterback of all time to be selected to the Hall of Fame.
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