Still Playing At That Age

The oldest players in the NFL tend to be kickers. Of the ten players with the longest service, six of them are kickers and one long snapper.

Adam Vinatieri of the Colts became the oldest player in the league with the retirement of Jason Hanson of the Lions. Vinatieri at 40 years and 7 months will be entering his 18th season and shows no signs of slowing down.

Kickers see less of the physical aspect of the game which contributes to their longevity. It's more remarkable to see LB London Fletcher of the Redskins still going strong at 38 years and 4 months.

In Atlanta, we see TE Tony Gonzalez at 37 years and 7 months still trying to get to the Super Bowl. Vinatieri has four rings to show.

No mater what position, these players defy the odds by still playing.