Records for starting quarterbacks over 40 (2024)

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Who has the most QB wins after 40? ›

Tom Brady has the most career wins by a quarterback older than 40, with 55 wins.

There have been 15 quarterbacks in NFL history to start in the league after turning 40 years old.

1) Michael Vick | 4.33 seconds

The fastest 40-yard dash by a QB at the NFL Combine was recorded in 2001 by Michael Vick.

The former Chicago Bears quarterback, George Blanda, is graded the oldest player and quarterback to ever play in the league, retiring at age 48 in 1976.

Four quarterbacks in NFL history have beaten all 32 teams: Tom Brady, Drew Brees, Peyton Manning and Brett Favre. Chiefs fans will hope that Mahomes retires a Chief and never joins that list.

The only quarterback in NFL history to have won more consecutive regular-season games to start their career was Ben Rothlisberger from 2004-05. When drafted by the Steelers, Rothlisberger was expected to sit behind Tommy Maddox before the veteran was hurt in week two against the Baltimore Ravens.

Who is the oldest player in NFL history? George Blanda is the oldest player to play in NFL history. Blanda was a quarterback and placekicker who played in the NFL for 26 seasons. He retired in 1975 at the age of 48.

Tom Brady has played the most NFL games at quarterback, 335. Jason Hanson holds the NFL record of 21 seasons with the same team as placekicker for the Lions.

Mahomes isn't proud of his 4.80 time while representing Texas Tech, but it didn't hurt his draft stock still going in the first round to Kansas City. The coverage didn't take note of Mahomes' warning as they used his footage in multiple side-by-side comparisons during Thursday's drill led by defensive linemen.

What did Michael Vick run in The 40? ›

At his Pro Day workout, Vick ran the 40-yard dash in 4.33 seconds; his time has been clocked as low as 4.25, the fastest-ever for an NFL quarterback. Vick was selected first in the 2001 NFL draft by the Atlanta Falcons, becoming the first African-American quarterback to be taken with the top pick.

Rare Sports | Longest run by a QB in NFL history? Terrelle Pryor's 93yd TD run against the Steelers.

It's been an amazing journey for me so far.” Tom Brady, who retired at age 45, was the oldest quarterback to ever win a Super Bowl, so that's likely the blueprint Wilson is aiming to follow.

Sam Darnold will be the youngest QB to start a season opener since the 1970 merger. Michael Vick and Alex Smith also started at the age of 21. Take a look at how these young quarterbacks performed in their first start compared to their career stats.

1. Aaron Rodgers - 39 years. Born on December 2, 1983, Aaron Rodgers is the oldest NFL player still playing. He plays for the Green Bay Packers.

Lamar Jackson has the most career wins by a quarterback younger than 25, with 41 wins.

Between May 23, 1994 and May 23, 2024, the New England Patriots have the most wins by a team, with 320 wins.