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With a slew of injuries afflicting the Seahawks O-line this year, they brought in future-HOF offensive tackle, Jason Peters to the Practice Squad to shore up the depth.

After spending the past few weeks on the PS, mentoring the backups, he's been elevated to the active roster for the Browns game, potentially even starting for them, if the need arises.

At an age of 41 Years and 280 Days, Jason Peters would become 2nd oldest Offensive Lineman to EVER play in an NFL game, surpassing Jackie Slater (who was 41 Years and 169 Days old in his final game played).

The only player older was Ray Brown, who played until he was 43 years old.

For one last little fun note, here's the oldest O-lineman to play for each NFL team

Team Player Age (Year)
WAS Ray Brown 43 Years, 33 Days (2006)
SEA Jason Peters 41 Years, 280 Days (2023)
LAR Jackie Slater 41 Years, 169 Days (1995)
DET Ray Brown 41 Years, 16 Days (2003)
DAL Jason Peters 40 Years, 359 Days (2023)
ATL Jeff Van Note 40 Years, 317 Days (1986)
TEN Bruce Matthews 40 Years, 151 Days (2002)
CHI Jason Peters 39 Years, 352 Days (2022)
TB Lomas Brown 39 Years, 302 Days (2003)
NO Bob Young 39 Years, 108 Days (1981)
SF Ray Brown 39 Years, 32 Days (2002)
GB Frank Winters 38 Years, 346 Days (2003)
PHI Jason Peters 38 Years, 319 Days (2020)
CLE Gene Hickerson 38 Years, 304 Days (1973)
KC Mike Webster 38 Years, 286 Days (1990)
NYG Lomas Brown 38 Years, 282 Days (2002)
LAC Ed White 38 Years, 262 Days (1985)
LV Max Montoya 38 Years, 226 Days (1994)
MIN Mick Tinglehoff 38 Years, 223 Days (1978)
CIN Jerry Fontenot 38 Years, 42 Days (2005)
NYJ Duane Brown 38 Years, 18 Days (2023)
CAR Nate Newton 37 Years, 315 Days (1999)
SEA Chris Gray 37 Years, 207 Days (2008)
PIT Jim Sweeney 37 Years, 147 Days (2000)
ARI Bob Young 37 Years, 104 Days (1979)
MIA Harry Swayne 36 Years, 345 Days (2002)
DEN Reggie McElroy 36 Years, 293 Days (1996)
JAX Brad Meester 36 Years, 281 Days (2013)
NE Guy Morriss 36 Years, 200 Days (1987)
IND Jeff Saturday 36 Years, 197 Days (2012)
BAL Matt Birk 36 Years, 195 Days (2013)
BUF Kent Hull 35 Years, 350 Days (1996)
HOU Ephraim Salaam 34 Years, 120 Days (2010)

All sourced via PFR and Stathead

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[–] tetoffens@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

John Nesser was 45, though it was around 100 years ago and the team is defunct.

[–] The_Throwback_King@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I read about him, was tempted to include a mention of him. However Stathead's tracker only goes back to 1950 for game data. Going earlier than that is basically a land of unknowns.

Nesser definitely deserves an honorable nod though

[–] tetoffens@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago

I mean, it's not really honorable though. He's just ahead of the people you named outright. He was an offensive lineman and he started one game and played in 2 in 1921. Maybe his run protection numbers aren't known but his age, position and that he played is not unknown.

He held the record for the oldest overall NFL player for awhile.

[–] emmasdad01@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago (2 children)

Is he actually going to play, though?

[–] Lostscout84@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago

I think there's a chance. Although listed as a tackle.on the OP, it sounds like Seahawks view him as a guard. Seattle's usual starter, Phil Haynes, is questionable to play, leaving rookie Anthony Bradford to start. This won't be Bradford's first start, but the rookie has been hot and cold, so far. Pete Carroll might want a more consistent player in the game.

[–] goodolarchie@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago

He's going to suplex Myles Garrett and make him cry in the locker room.

[–] SausageRoll61@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago (2 children)

I love Jason Peters but man that guy needs to retire. Hurts to see him jumping teams and not being a big contributor

[–] yoshigronk@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago (3 children)

If he's doing what Adrian Peterson did by running himself into the ground by playing as long as he can due to living well beyond his means, then yeah, it would hurt to see that. But if he's just enjoying playing and liking the light workload of being a backup/role player, then I say good for him.

[–] RedMalone55@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago (2 children)

Redditors always say this shit as if there aren’t millions of options for Star players to make money. There’s never been any indication he has money problems. Is it not possible that the dude just wants to keep playing?

That's exactly what OP said

[–] ChipsOtherShoe@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago

I wouldn't say never, there's rumors of gambling issues, I'm sure you'll see other mentions of it in this thread

[–] SausageRoll61@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago

True. Some people like having that mentor-type role

[–] Dagglin@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago

Rumor is he spent all his money gambling and literally just needs the paycheck

[–] Useless@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago

He's got debts no honest man can pay.

Giving all old fat fucks the hope that their dream is still in play.

[–] Doesnotcompute0@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago (2 children)

I don't see Whitworth on this list. He played at age 40 last season

[–] Kylel0519@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago

List of for oldest player for each team. I was confused as well

[–] The_Throwback_King@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago

You don't see Whitworth because I specifically looking at the oldest player to play for each team.

Jackie Slater played for the Rams at age 41. Whitworth played at age 40. Both had pretty long careers, especially impressive to both last into their forties. But since, Slater was older, he gets the nod.

[–] Fieldsszn2023@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago

What a fascinating career for Ray Brown. Didn’t latch on as a full time starter until his 8th season but then remained a starter until his age 42 season. Never heard of this guy

[–] corn_sugar_isotope@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago

That's neat..

[–] 4e2n0t@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago

This list is missing Whitworth. He was 40 during his last year with the Rams