Football is a young man's sport, but some players have defied the odds. In a league that prioritizes athleticism and agility — where careers tend to be short and non-fully guaranteed contracts often ...

It’s not often when an NFL player can compete into their 40s and hit two decades of playing in the league, but every year seems to have at least a couple players who are in this category. So, who’s ...

Once you become a pro in sport, especially in football, it becomes a big part of your identity and a whole of your lifestyle, so giving it up at a certain age is a challenge everyone handles ...

The Indianapolis Colts are attempting a Hail Mary in an effort to save their season. They are signing 44-year-old quarterback Philip Rivers to the practice squad to provide depth to the team's ...

Japanese striker Kazuyoshi Miura, the world's oldest professional footballer, will extend his career into a 41st season after signing with third-division side Fukushima United. Miura, who turns 59 in ...

He was eight months and two days away from his 100th birthday.

Long snapper JJ Jansen isn’t the oldest player to ever suit up in the NFL or for the Carolina Panthers — not even close. But make no mistake: he’s one of the grizzled ironmen of the league, and he’s ...