Over Thirty and Out

Careers are short in the NFL. Not many play past their 30's. It's cheaper to go with younger players. Every season, veteran players never get another chance.

A report showed that only 242 (8.4%) of the 2,880 players on the 90 man rosters are over 30.

By Week One, teams will be down to 1,696. The majority of the ones over 30 will be quarterbacks, kickers, punters and long snappers.

Teams have and average of 7-8 players over 30. The Pats set the bar last year with 15.